Mabua blamed over Daisy Loo aquittals
Friday, May 03, 2013
In his judgement, Justice Singh Walia says that the evidence that Mabua at the trial court was "devoid of truth."Resultantly, the judge expressed perplexity that then Regional Magistrate, Barnabas Nyamadzabo, found her to be a credible witness.
Tagged "PW 5" (prosecution witness Number 5) Mabua is described in Walia's judgement as "the all-important witness for the state" and "the central player in the whole scheme of things." The one crucial puzzle of the case is with regard to who, in 2004, authorised Daisy Loo to do bush clearance and grass-cutting work along Segoditshane River at a cost of P24 million when GCC was in no position to afford such expense.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...