ICYMI: Community activists, family and policing structures are appealing for the case of Shakoor Roberts to be recalled to the court roll after he was found guilty.
Cape Town - Community activists, family and policing structures are appealing for the case of Shakoor Roberts to be recalled to the court roll after he was found not guilty.
The case was struck off the roll after magistrate Mary Jacwtu reached her verdict stating that there was insufficient evidence gathered by the State. The letter read ”What has become of our justice system and in fighting gender-based violence when your judges cannot do the simple thing in upholding the dignity and memory of slain women and children? It is with disgust and disappointment that I am writing to you about the gruesome injustice of my mother being murdered at the hand of her own son, thrown in a bin and walking free due to a lack of evidence.
“Your justice system has become and is a joke that someone like that could win against the State. I dare to say that our justice system is broken. Those involved in my mothers’ case should hang their heads in shame and a proper investigation into the failed attempts of prosecuting the only guilty party in this case should be investigated and punished. How do you get away with murder and win ... is something a school dropout has shown you.
“Please, Mr President hear our call. We need you to intervene and keep the case on the court roll. Please can we have a response to this letter within seven days on the way forward.“
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