Gofaone Koogotsitse
Left holding the bouquet
District Commissioner halts marriage proceedings -Woman allegedly paid lobola for by two men
Molepolole couple, Keneetswe Kefitile (39) and Modise Kwati’s ‘A happily ever after’...
‘Political infighting detrimental to development’- Khama
BDP members fight over event programme - Shima Monageng’s political career sabotaged
During his last address at the Molepolole Main Kgotla, outgoing President Ian Khama...
Old man accused of killing former lover
In an alleged fit of jealous rage, a 63-year-old man is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death at her house in Molepolole’s Ntloedebi...
P2.6 billion raised through alcohol levy
President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama says P2.6 billion has been raised through government's alcohol levy.
Speaking at his farewell event in Molepolole...
Cash-in-transit heist suspects granted bail
Three men suspected to have robbed Security Services Company cash–in-transit vehicle of P110 848.70 were last week granted bail by Molepolole Magistrate, Rosemary Khuto.
The...
Isaac Davids murder suspects on different bail conditions
ONE DENIED BAIL, ONE GRANTED BAIL
The first accused in the Isaac Davids murder case, Jabulani Dube (32) was on Tuesday denied bail before Molepolole...
Soldier guilty of malicious damage to property
A soldier at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) was today (Wednesday) found guilty of malicious damage to property after admitting to the charge.
During the...
Undone by a quickie
#Marriage wrecker ordered to pay P28, 000 or 8 cows
#'I thought her husband was her uncle!' claims love cheat
“I know the old man as...
Robbery suspects claim unlawful detention
Four robbery suspects complaining of unlawful detention are expected to file their affidavits before a Molepolole Magistrates court today (Monday). revenue office robbers have...
Boyfriend cuts lover’s throat before hanging himself
Moepya Ward residents in Thamaga were last week Thursday woken to a bloody sight as the motionless body of 31-year-old woman slain by her...
Court urged not to discriminate against Davids’ alleged killer
Defence Attorney, Sesupo Masaka, representing the First accused- Jabulani Dube (32) in Isaac Davids murder case, has pleaded with a Molepolole magistrates court not...
Axe-wielding rapist to be sentenced on Monday
#Stole his victim's last P50 after raping her
A 27-year-old man who pleaded guilty to robbing and raping a 58-year-old woman will learn his fate...
Man in court for rape
A notorious youth Rapelang Gaofose (29) commonly known as Tsewa, from a small settlement named Moshaweng in Kweneng West this week appeared before Molepolole...
Robbery suspects claim police brutality
Trio in court for stealing Choppies cash
Three men suspected to have robbed Security Services Company cash –in- transit vehicle of P110 848.70 have claimed...
Double tragedy
Mother and daughter murdered within two months.
Two separate passion killings within the space of a couple of months have left a mother and daughter...
Isaac Davids murder suspects remanded
Two suspects in the Isaac Davids (Fokon Bastard) murder case were on Tuesday further remanded in custody by Molepolole Senior Magistrate, Lindiwe Makgoro.
The defence...
Threat to kill suspect seeks psychiatric examination
A man who threatened to kill his mother has this week pleaded with a Molepolole Magistrates court to be taken for psychiatric examination.
During his...
Nine lashes for duo caught stealing
Two Mogoditshane men caught stealing gas cylinders and stoves were sentenced to nine lashes each by the customary court on Friday.
Appearing before Chief Alfred...
Mob brutalises teenage burglary suspect
A teenage boy who was caught red-handed stealing a television set in Molepolole learnt the hard way that crime does not pay when he...
Weaving a life
Molepolole basket maker making it big
For more than 16 years, a Molepolole woman has successfully earned a living from weaving and selling baskets.
For most...
BDP councillor in court for assault
Molepolole/Lentsweletau Sub District Council Chairperson Botokanyana Motoroko appeared before Molepolole Senior Magistrate Lindiwe Makgoro this week, charged with assaulting Thamaga West CouncilLor Tona Molatedi...
Party turns tragic as man drowns in a swimming pool
A weekend party at Gaborone North turned tragic after one of the attendants, a 25-year-old man, drowned in a swimming pool.
He apparently had been...
Four years in prison for tongue biter
A 25-year-old woman of Thamaga has been sentenced to four years imprisonment for biting off her drinking pal’s tongue in a fight.
Kamogelo Basime (25)...
Suspected serial rapist in court
A 30-year-old man from Motokwe village in Kweneng West, Onkgomoditse Kgolo has appeared before Molepolole Magistrate court to answer for two counts of rape.
Details...
Suspected petty thief loses leg in botched robbery
A suspected petty thief has learnt the hard way that crime does not pay after his leg was amputated following a robbery incident that...
Shady sangomas granted bail
Five people charged with inciting violence after identifying a Molepolole homestead as the place where a missing six-year-old boy was being held captive were...
Man accused of raping two-year-old toddler
A 23-year-old man appeared before Molepolole Magistrate Court recently, accused of raping a two-year-old toddler.
The incident is said to have taken place at the...
Sex starved man kills wife
Used his underwear to muffle her screams
A horrific incident befell Magokotswane Ward residents in Molepolole Village last week Thursday as they woke up to...
Poisonous trio facing murder charges
A Molepolole woman, her brother and a friend, from Lekgwapheng ward in Molepolole are facing murder charges following the death of her Zimbabwean boyfriend...
Pensioner dragged to court for maintenance
A 69-year-old pensioner was last week dragged before Molepolole Magistrate, Rosemary Khuto, by his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend Nonofo Moatshe for failing to maintain the child.
With...
Marriage wrecking money scam
*Couple forges marriage certificate
*Blackmails woman into paying over P32 000. 00
A conniving couple accused of hatching an evil plan to fleece an unsuspecting woman...
Woman remanded for assaulting boyfriend
A young mother who tried to knock some sense into her boyfriend's head with a pick-axe handle has been remanded in custody.
Keitumetse Opi, 22,...
Lying ‘goat thief’ denied bail
A man who lied about being a soldier in the hope that it would help him get bail has been remanded in custody, charged...
Female ‘robbers’ in court
Two women suspected of breaking into a Chinese man’s house and stealing items worth almost P38, 000 appeared before Molepolole Chief Magistrate Linah Oahile-Mokibe...
Minister Mzwinila’s employees bailed
Two employees for the Assistant Minister of Youth Empowerment Sport and Culture Development, Kefentse Mzwinila, were last week granted bail by Molepolole Magistrate Michael...
BDP councillor detained for threat to kill
Meshack Tshenyego, the controversial Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for Mantshwabisi in the Kweneng West was last Thursday detained at Letlhakeng police for a...
Man gets ten years for raping sister
An attempt to have his rape charges dropped proved futile for a 40-year -old man from Thamaga village as he was effectively sentenced to...
Evil child
Boy, 12, suspected of poisoning grandmother and neighbour
The Molepolole wife of a politician who landed in hospital after drinking contaminated tea last week has...
Rail park mall’s DIY expo unearths talent
Rail Park Mall's two-day DIY entrepreneurship exhibition last weekend exposed some creative talent as different individuals showcased their various products created from recycled material.
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