Corruption trial stalled, Judge slams “unready” case

MASERU The long-running corruption case involving MatlakengMember of Parliament Dr Mahali Phamotse has once again hit a standstill after the High Court sharply ruled that the matter is far from ready to proceed this week. Presiding Judge, Justice Molefi Makara, made it clear that he would not set a hearing date until every document required for the trial had been properly handed to the defence. The judge stressed that the court cannot allow a trial of this magnitude to begin when critical paperwork is either missing…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...