Maiketso ponders next move after court loss
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Judge Zibani Makwade last Friday dismissed with costs a case in which the former mayor was seeking condonation for his reinstatement case to be heard out of time.
“The judge reserved the reasons for his ruling and said that he will avail them at a later date. Once I have been furnished with the reasons for the ruling, I will consider if it is viable to appeal the ruling or not, based on the advice I will receive from my lawyers.
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...