Headman Might Pay For Past 'Defilement'
Monday, May 13, 2019

The headman might be slapped with a defilement charge if it is proven that he indeed fathered a child with a minor.
Defilement allegations against the headman emerged when magistrate Cele Lebakeng called a young woman from the court gallery to the witness stand to tell the court how she knew Kediitse Masisi, who is charged with child negligence.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...