Keetshabe could be next AG
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Keetshabe, who is now the Director of Public Prosecutions, served as Molokomme’s deputy six years ago before he was appointed general counsel in the Office of the President (OP) in May 2011. Sources in the legal circles are of the view that Keetshabe will get the nod very soon.
Keetshabe previously served as the chief legal advisor and resident attorney for the Office of the President (OP) as a whole. Prior to that he served as a chief state counsel at the AG’s Chambers. At the time of his appointment to the OP, Ramsay said: “Keetshabe brings to his new position a wealth of professional experience and achievement.
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...