Landboard Finally Removes Gigantic Illegal Fence

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The Tlokweng Land board will today remove a fence that was erected by the Matlapeng family and the World Community Counseling Centre (WCC) in a hotly contested piece of land in the Metlhabeng area after a successful court battle.

The removal of the illegal fence comes after the Land Board won its case in June this year following an urgent application for contempt of court.

They accused the church and the Matlapeng family – which claims rights over the land – of not complying with a September 2010 Land Tribunal order that the disputed piece of land should not be developed except by government.

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Prosecutors deserve better

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...

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