Magistrate irate over 'rotting' cases
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
The date of trial for the matter was set for February 2008.
"Why February 2008? This matter first came to the courts in February 2003 and it's going to be tried next year?" she asked.
The incident that gave rise to the case happened in Xhamkhwane cattle post on September 30, 2000. The accused, Phukie Bokowe, a farmer, is said to have threatened to kill Brian William Bridges by pointing a rifle at him and uttering the words, ' I will shoot and kill you'.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...