Kirby Reserves Judgment In Sebele Appeal

LOBATSE: Justice Ian Kirby of Lobatse High Court has reserved judgment in the case which former Bakwena regent, Kgosikwena Sebele wants his four year jail sentence for stock-theft quashed.

The ex-president of the Customary Court of Appeal wants the High Court to reverse the decision of Molepolole Magistrate, Dumisane Basupi, who convicted and sentenced him early this year.

On Friday, Kirby heard arguments from Sebele's attorney, Shame Taimu as well as Thabo Malambane from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

Editor's Comment
Dear gov't, doctors: Ntwakgolo ke ya molomo

With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...

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