Prisons' officerconvicted of corruption

Ramogapi pleaded guilty to awarding 20 purchase orders worth P160,000 to seven companies that belong to him in 2003. Before the awards, Ramogapi did not disclose to the department of prisons that he had interests in the companies. Chief Magistrate Kenneth Obeng was touched by the mitigation presented by defence lawyer Keitshegile Sechele who said that his client has been out of a job since 2003 when he was forced to resign from government employ.

"My client is struggling to make ends meet and his life has been disrupted as a result of this case," he said.