The big case with simple arguments

It may be a big case, but ultimately the arguments are very simple to follow.

Yesterday when the Directorate of Public Prosecution team of Matshwenyego Phuthego, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae and Gopolang Tlhabologang faced off with defence lawyers Craig Webster, Paul Farlan and Lawrence Khupe in the Nchindo case, they presented what seemed to be complicated arguments.

After a very ambitious charge sheet, the prosecution has been forced to edit and adjust and now that they have counts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10.  It sounds like a loss, but the prosecution will argue that it is better to shave off the flab and leave the counts they are more likely to win on.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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