BDF XI mess up appeal
Friday, April 11, 2014

Missed opportunity: BDF XI botched their appeal to the National Appeals Board. PIC KABO MPAETONA
NAB secretary, Lincoln Goitsemang explained that the delay in the case has been caused by the fact that they have not received the appeal fee from BDF XI. He said that instead of paying the fee to NAB, BDF XI gave the money to the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC).
“Procedures were not followed. Sports council collected the money and no money was paid to us. We had difficulty processing their appeal because the money never came to us.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...