Ten years waiting for murder trial
Thursday, July 09, 2015

Sidney Pilane
Appearing before a panel of five judges at Gaborone High Court yesterday, state prosecutor, Farayi Mahwite admitted negligence on their part for allowing Kobedi to freely walk the streets for a decade without being tried.
Mahwite conceded that they had failed to act within a reasonable time to prosecute the accused, but insisted there was no question of him being treated unfairly. He told the court that there was no timeframe for murder.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...