Pilikwe radiation case finally in court
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Justice Modiri Letsididi instructed the parties on Thursday to have filed heads of argument by October 24, latest 31 and to be ready to argue their matter on November 5.
“For the sake of moving this case forward I expect all to have filed their papers and those who fail to do so will still have until October 31 and from there the case will proceed without any excuses on Nov 5,” he said.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....