How Seretse Walked Free From Corruption

The Judge’s remark right at the beginning of the case foreshadowed what was in store for the Prosecutor. “Your (Directorate of Public Prosecutions) attitude towards the case must change”, charged Justice Tshepo Motswagole as Ditodi looked at him with disbelief.

The Judge was riled by the fact that the State sought a postponement of the matter regarding the accused’s application to have the charges against him quashed. Apparently, the State had only prepared for the matter regarding the court order made in June requiring DPP to provide additional particulars to the accused.