By REGINALD KANYANE

A Conspiracy case against former Mahikeng councillor, Gaasite Legalatladi is expected to sit today at Lehurutshe Magistrate’s Court for judgement. The case was postponed indefinitely after the defence team submitted their ‘heads of argument’ late.

Legalatladi was arrested back in 2014 following allegations that she conspired to kill North West Premier and ANC Provincial chairperson, Supra Mahumapelo.

The case was scheduled for judgement, however National Prosecuting Agency (NPA) spokesperson, Luvuyo Mfaku said: “The case was postponed until 30th October 2017 because the defence brought their heads of argument late. The court has considered that and postponed the case.”

ANC in Bokone Bophirima welcomed the postponement. The ruling party provincial spokesperson, Gerald Modise said they were disappointed after the case postponement. Modise further said they still have confidence in the judiciary system.

“As the ANC in Bokone Bophirima, we will await the judgement on the scheduled date. In this case, an ANC member and former councillor, Gaasite Legalatladi stands accused
of conspiring to kill Mahumapelo and former Mahikeng local municipality mayor, Gosiame
Seatlholo.

“It is alleged that Legalatladi consulted a traditional healer in Mmasebudule village near Zeerust in November 2014 to solicit assistance in executing the murder. She was arrested during her second consultation and she has been on trial at the Lehurutshe Magistrate’s Court,” Modise said.

He added that the ruling party support its provincial chairperson. Modise further said they also want to commend Mahumapelo for continuing to execute the ANC mandate in both the party and in the provincial government despite many attempts to divert his attention and derail him.

“Mahumapelo is commitment to work selflessly for the ANC and the people of Bokone
Bophirima. We also want to commend him for continuing to preach and practice Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal (RHR) amidst all efforts negatively targeting him.

“The ANC in Bokone Bophirima want to reiterate once more its appreciation to the vigilance of law enforcement agencies on this matter and many other matters affecting our
society. We are looking forward to the justice system meting out an appropriate decision on this matter,” he said.

North West Provincial Government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said: “The North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo is adamant that the judiciary will take its course. Mahumapelo is also not deterred by those detractors who want to derail him from realising the vision of changing the lives of the people in Bokone Bophirima.
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