Top cop faces arrest in gardener case

Marapo (in dark suit)
Marapo (in dark suit)

Extension II Magistrate Ntombizodwa Ncube has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest against the investigating officer (IO), Detective Senior Superintendent Sergeant Marapo for failing to help a remand prisoner open a case of house-breaking.

Bhekizwe Nkomazana told the Court that the prosecution had long promised to assign Marapo to assist him register his case after the police lost a list of goods he had identified as having been stolen. Prosecutor, Seeletso Ookeditse had just told Court that he had thought the matter had been resolved as she had spoken to Marapo about it. She said Marapo then promised he would assign an officer to take up the matter.

Nkomazana insisted that it was not helpful to simply say it would be done as he is always told the same story. Ncube expressed disappointment at Marapo’s actions and ordered that he be in Court during the next appearance in two weeks. “Marapo is always told to do stuff but he never does it.

Editor's Comment
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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