Longer wait for accused Sebele
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Yesterday, the prosecution and the defence agreed on June 24-25, 2011 as suitable trial dates for all parties involved.
Previously the matter was tentatively set for February 24-25, 2011. While the prosecution, represented by Mpho Letswalo, said the initial date was suitable, Dick Bayford, who is acting for Sebele, said that he has another engagement with the Francistown High Court on the same day.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...