Phadisa remains in police custody

Phadisa
Phadisa

The prosecution in a case in which Daniel Phadisa faces a double-murder charge says investigations are nearing completion, as they have received post-mortem results from the forensics laboratory.

Prosecutor, Inspector Oamogetswe Gaboutlwelwe yesterday told Broadhurst Magistrates’ Court that they were in the process of referring the docket to the Directorate for Public of Prosecutions (DPP) for possible prosecution.

“We have received the post-mortem results of both the deceased.  Our investigations are about to be completed.  We will be handing over the case to DPP for assessment and possible prosecution,” Gaboutlwelwe said. Meanwhile, Magistrate Gaseitsewe Tonoki denied the accused bail, agreeing with the prosecution’s submissions that the accusedwas not a bail candidate because he faced serious charges.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

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....

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