Criminal justice system irks public

It is up to magistrates to take note of recurring issues like GBV and act on them to restore the public’s faith in the justice system, Chief Justice Petrus Shivute said.
Ellanie Smit
ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEKChief Justice Petrus Shivute has highlighted several issues in the criminal justice system that cause frustration among the public.According to him, ...

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