Govt appeals P1.2m award

Justice Lot Moroka of Lobatse High Court awarded Ramatlapeng P1.2 million compensation in 2012, being the amount demanded as compensation plus 10 percent interest. However government appealed the judgment.

Ramatlapeng countered government’s appeal through her attorney Tumisang Dow who argued the High Court had every right to award her compensation as she was left with permanent injuries and disfigurement in her hand. “The injury was sustained at the hands of the teacher during the course and scope of his employment.