Ngaka assault case postponed to September
Friday, July 04, 2014
This is after the state failed to serve Ngaka with documents on time. Ngaka’s lawyer, Teto Sebola told the Molepolole Magistrate Faith Dlamini Ngandu that his client was served with the documents late, and pleaded for postponement so they could study the documents.
“My client was only served with the documents just this morning before court, I apply that may a later date be given,” he said.
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...