Dikgakgamatso Seretse speaks out
Friday, March 26, 2010
The vilification and condemnation of me as a corrupt person holding public office has also been carried in stories in the newspapers and radio stations without any evidence to support these damning allegations. I now place it on record that these allegations are rubbish, false and without justification.
They are symptomatic of a political witch-hunt being pursued in some quarters against me by deluded individuals - some even from my very own political party. At the very least - for any responsible grown-up to be taken seriously - and here I include, Honourable Dumelang Saleshando (who has been at the centre of the spear-heading these hypocritical falsehoods), they should have presented a case to the relevant authorities, of course supported by tangible set of facts and concrete evidence to sustain these otherwise serious and potentially damaging allegations.
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...