Multitudes flock to pay their respects to Motswaledi

Members of the public viewing Motswaledi's body at Trinity yesterday
Members of the public viewing Motswaledi's body at Trinity yesterday

Shock and pain was etched on the faces of hundreds of mourners who gathered at Trinity Church yesterday to view the corpse of perished Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) secretary general Gomolemo Motswaledi.

It was evident that some mourners struggled to come to terms with the politician’s death.  Tempers flared as some attendees wailed, sobbed and others fainted.

The ushers ran around trying to maintain order and manage the crowds. This culminated in a mix up of the planned schedule.

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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