Mhlauli to fall or stand on Oremeng

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When the prosecution and the defence made their final submissions on the Mhlauli case before the Gaborone Village Chief Magistrate yesterday, it became clear that the case would depend heavily on the evidence of Elvidge Mhlauli and Kadimo Oremeng.

The two men who were partners in a fabricated case but who in the present case have been turned foes with Mhlauli being the accused and Kadimo Oremeng turning the prosecution star witness as an accomplice.

"Your Worship, the story that we are here to tell you and that we would like you to believe is that Mhlauli took a decision to award land to Eddie Norman in preparation for his retirement," argued Prosecutor Wesson Manchwe.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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