Prophet Mojadigo granted bail
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 930 Views |
The Village Magistrate David Nkau has granted popular prophet Goitsekgosi Mojadigo bail following his request last week Thursday.
Mojadigo is accused of defilement. Mojadigo’s lawyer Samuel Plaatjie argued that there are really no grounds to keep on remanding the prophet behind bars. He said they failed to extend his remand as he has been in and out of prison.
Meanwhile the state argued that if Mojadigo is granted bail by the magistrate he will interfere with the investigations by interfering with the witnesses who will play a pivotal role in the outcome of the case. However, Magistrate Nkau was of the view that the state failed to show cause why the prophet should be further remanded in prison when granting the prophet bail.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...