Voice evidence will decide Mhlauli's fate, not paper work
Friday, November 30, 2007
When he rose to address the court for the last time, giving his final submission, advocate Van Zyl, acting for Mhlauli, said he must have had this uppermost in his mind. He prepared 37 pages of heads of argument in which he set out to punch holes in the evidence that was led against Mhlauli.
Kadimo Oremeng, the prosecution's star witness got a big chunk of Van Zyl's body blows.
Oremeng was brought to court as an accomplice witness and the advocate urged the court to proceed with caution when considering his evidence.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...