ARE JUDGE "GODS"? CAN THEY BE CRITICIZED FOR THEIR INJUSTICE?
The judicial system, that perfect, unblemished institution where decisions are handed down from on high, with a divine sense of fairness and impartiality, right? Well, not exactly. If you’ve ever witnessed a court ruling in Namibia that left you scratching your head, wondering if the judge was reading from a script written by a drunk giraffe, you’re not alone. Now, let’s address the elephant in the courtroom: Judges are not gods. Sorry to burst your bubble. Sure, they wear the robes, bang their gavels, and spew Latin phrases like “res judicata” or “ex parte,” which are supposed to make them sound like they hold all the knowledge of the universe. But let’s not kid ourselves. Even the best of them are just humans, and as we all know, humans are fantastic at making mistakes. Especially when their decisions leave people in tears, their homes repossessed, or their livelihoods destroyed. In Namibia, we’ve seen it all: from delayed justice that stretches years into eternity (because, you know...