No bail for Montshiwa�s suspected killers

Accused persons at the Village Magistrate Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Accused persons at the Village Magistrate Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The two men charged with the murder of chief executive officer of Fairground Holdings, Michael Montshiwa have been denied bail. The two, Bampoloki Seeiso and Tumelo Tshukudu, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Ike Raphael at the Village Magistrate Court.

The duo was arrested and charged with Montshiwa’s murder on December 29, 2015. They are charged alongside another man, who Police say is still at large.

In court yesterday, the state lawyer, Ernest Mosate said investigations into the matter are ongoing but indicated that because of the sensitivity of the case, the police will not disclose any further information.

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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