Nchindo trial set for April
Friday, February 05, 2010
Nchindo and his co-accused persons Jacob Sesinyi, Joseph Matome, Garvas Nchindo face multiple counts of corruption in the case that is before Regional Magistrate (South) Lot Moroka. Multiple appeals that have been dragging, both at the High Court and Court of Appeal have delayed the commencement of the case.
The state prosecutor, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae assured the court that the state would abide by the Court of Appeal order and insure compliance by February 28th. Moroka then set March 1st as a mention date in which they will check on whether the CoA ruling has been complied by the state. Last week CoA ruled in favour of Nchindo and his co-accused.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....