Justice moves to handle pending cases
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The decision takes effect on April 15 this year. The cases are a result of the Kgomokhumo initiative undertaken by the Botswana Police Service recently to fight crime.
The Magistrates will handle cases from one district to the other at intervals of three per district. A statement from the department says the exercise will cover areas such as Molepolole, Sojwe, Takatokwane, Letlhakeng and Thamaga.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...