Police helicopter crash case returns

No Image

The families of the three police officers who died in a helicopter crash in April 2014, are due to face off against top police officers in court next week, as they seek detailed answers on why their relatives perished.

Justice Abednego Tafa of Lobatse High Court is set to preside over the matter next week Thursday, as the state and the families of the deceased go head to head for the first time, on whether or not the police should release a detailed report of the accident.

Malcom Gobhoza of Gobhoza Legal Practice will represent the Sobatha, Ntobedzi, and Mabotho families, whilst the police, the Minister of Transport and Communications, the Attorney General, the Director of Investigations, the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana, Africa (Pty) LTD and Airbus Helicopters Southern will be represented by attorney Charles Gulubane.

Editor's Comment
Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up