High Court grants bail to soldiers accused of attempted murder of journalist

After nearly a decade behind bars awaiting trial, two members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) accused of the attempted murder of veteran journalist Lloyd Mutungamiri have been granted bail by the High Court in a ruling that has reignited debate about prolonged pre-trial detention and delays within the criminal justice system. Brigadier Rapele Mphaki and Lance Corporal Maribe Nathane were granted bail by Justice Molefi Makara after successfully petitioning the court, arguing that the prolonged delay in the prosecution…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...