Murder cases on the rise in Mahalapye

Bloody Knife PIC: NEWYORKPOST
Bloody Knife PIC: NEWYORKPOST

Mahalapye police are troubled by the surge in murder cases stemming from minor altercations that could easily be resolved peacefully.

Mahalapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Omphile Malemenyane, highlighted the issue to The Monitor noting that in the first quarter of this year, they've already seen three murder cases, compared to just two for the whole of last year.

“These cases are associated with disputes arising at social venues, which could be settled amicably.

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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