Vee impostor rapist applies for bail

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

The real Odirile 'VEE' Sento. PIC KABO MPAETONA

FRANCISTOWN: A young man who last year was sentenced to 10 years for raping a 19-year-old schoolgirl while pretending to be local Kwaito sensation Odirile Sento alias Vee, will know his fate on May 21.

Andrew Setlhare appeared before Justice Professor Kholisani Solo to apply for temporary relief pending his application to have charges against him withdrawn.

Yesterday Setlhare’s attorney, Anthony Manenji approached the court seeking the court to give the convict bail pending appeal of the sentence, which was handed by the lower court.

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Vee impostor rapist applies for bail

FRANCISTOWN: A young man who last year was sentenced to 10 years for raping a 19-year-old schoolgirl while pretending to be local Kwaito sensation Odirile Sento alias Vee, will know his fate on May 21.