Judge postpones slain rapper�s trial
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Justice Michael Mothobi postponed Setshwantsho’s trial to today after defence lawyer, Banyatsang Mmekwa, failed to turn up at the Gaborone High Court.
The case has garnered public attention as one of the state’s eight witnesses will include Odirile “Vee” Sento protégé and kwaito star, Aminoni ‘Mingo’ Mojokeri.
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...