Police detain two more men for spreading 'fake news'

Police detain two men for spreading fake news
Police detain two men for spreading fake news

Letlhakane police are troubled by people who spread false audios and fake news about Coronavirus circulating on social media that causes fear amongst the villagers.

Speaking against the spread of fake news and false audios, Letlhakane Station Commander, Michael Maphephu disclosed that his office has detained two men on separate occasions over the weekend after they spread fake news and a false audio, that later circulated on social media. 

He also revealed that a 28-year-old man of Tawana ward was arrested and detained after unlawfully publishing a misleading and WhatsApp audio message shared on different groups stating that there is a woman in the village who was diagnosed with the Coronavirus disease.

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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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