politics Botswana
Former Minister Noah Salakae faces arraignment, supporters show solidarity
Former Cabinet minister Noah Salakae, previously the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, appeared in court for his arraignment. His supporters from Gantsi traveled to show their continued backing. Unlike his time as a minister, Salakae arrived without a ministerial convoy or government officials. Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate presided over the proceedings, where the Director of Public Prosecutions Kgosietsile Ngakaagae presented the case. The article highlights the shift from political power to the legal process, where evidence and law take precedence over political office.
