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Setshwaela stabbed Thakadu several times on the back with an Okapi knife for talking to a suspected love rival. According to the facts of the matter, Setshwaela and Thakadu were lovers since 2004 but their love relationship ended two months before...

The accused, Ramokgosi Ramokgosi, made this plea during the mitigation phase of his trial for another rape offence committed in 2015 in Mabesekwa village. He is currently serving a prison sentence for the rape and murder of an elderly woman. "I am...

According to the charge sheet, Olebogeng Bayani, 34, allegedly stabbed Constable Thabang Kaisara with a knife on January 14, 2022, at Gerald Estates. Bayani allegedly committed the act while being escorted by the police to his home as part of a...

When addressing a series of kgotla meetings in Matsiloje and Matopi, Letsholathebe emphasised that drones would be a crucial tool in tackling the growing problem of illegal border crossings between the two countries. Illegal border crossings have...

Speaking during a community meeting addressed by Member of Parliament for Tati East, Dr Douglas Letsholathebe on Thursday, Moipolai revealed that illegal gold miners have now shifted from disused gold mines to ploughing fields for their activities....

The strategy was launched last week in Sua Pan, under the tagline “Double in Five Safely”. During the launch, Botash managing director (MD), Kangangwani Phatshwane and other members of the company’s executive team said the strategy will see the...

The case was attended by scores of teachers from many parts of the country who were hoping for the best. But they left the Francistown High Court an unhappy lot after Justice Bashi Moesi ruled in favour of the ministry.When delivering the ruling,...

In the first count, the prosecution contends that Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Olemile ‘V8’ Kgosietsile, collaborated in the murder of Thagiso Ona Lengole on October 27, 2012, in Mokobatse ward in Mahalapye. In the next charge, the state asserts...

In addition, Koolopile Makhura was sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping Bame Tebelelo, 14. Makhura committed the offences on September 23, 2019 in Shashemooke.When delivering the ruling on whether there were extenuating circumstances that...

Addressing the court on extenuation circumstances and mitigation on Wednesday this week, Koolopile Makhura, 38, said that he murdered Bame Tebelelo, 14, under the influence of alcohol and dagga. Tebelelo was murdered on September 23, 2019 in...

Filicide is the purposeful killing of one or more children by a parent, step-parent, or other parental figure. Revenge filicide is a poorly understood, rare form of filicide in which a parent murders their child to cause emotional harm to the...

FRANCISTOWN: For several weeks the country has witnessed two bitter BPF factions, one led by Butale and another by Mephato Reatile battle for the soul and heart of the BPF.The BPF and Butale have not enjoyed relative peace ever since the latter...

The accused, Habana Million, allegedly murdered Margaret Maruping on January 1, 2017 in Nkange. He was later arrested for Maruping's murder and granted bail and while on bail, he allegedly murdered two other persons in Maitengwe: being his...

One such citizen enterprise, S&S Petroleum, was launched last Thursday, with city mayor, Godisang Radisigo, presiding. “The petroleum industry is a key driver of our economy.It drives key industries such as mining, transport, logistics and...

Some constituencies and wards were reconfigured following the delimitation exercise. The BDP will hold its NC and SNC on September 2 and 3 in Palapye. Over the years, BDP primary elections dubbed Bulela Ditswe in the vernacular have been rocked by...