Incarcerated Rapist, Woman Basher Denied Bail
Monday, March 30, 2020
Modongo was sentenced to 15 years in jail for raping and unlawfully wounding his girlfriend in a spat in Mahalapye in 2015.
Motivating his appeal before Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego, Modongo prayed with the court to grant him bail pending appeal because he has been in jail since 2015.
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...