High Court slaps Salakae with P21, 000 bill
Friday, January 31, 2020
The materials were supposed to be used as part of evidence had the case gone on trial.
Salakae’s case, in which he complained about irregularities during the counting of ballot papers on election day was supposed to go on trial yesterday before a High Court bench of Justices Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe, Itumeleng Segopolo and Omphemetse Motumise but he withdrew the matter.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...