Magistrate delays MP�s son motor vehicle trial
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
The trial was set to begin yesterday but postponed because of Taolo’s absence. The court was also informed that it is not clear when Taolo would be available.
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) lawyer, Priscilla Israel told the court yesterday that progression in the case had come to a halt because of the unavailability of the chief magistrate.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....