When injustice stalks the customary court

Customary court have been accused of injustice
Customary court have been accused of injustice

A time- honoured justice system hailed the world over it effectiveness is increasingly coming under criticism from ever more indigent defendants. The customary court system has long delivered simple justice for the community, but Mmegi corespondent, Nnasaretha Kgamanyane, finds that its judgements are increasingly leaving furrowed brows.

The following scenarios are actual occurrence she witnessed – in this case at Gaborone’s Urban Customary Court or Mosetlheng as it is officially known.

Scenario  (Actual event.)

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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