BDF soldier's rape trial continues

Friday, May 25, 2018

FRANCISTOWN: The case of a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier accused of raping his stepdaughter continued before Magistrate Dumisani Basupi on Tuesday.

The serviceman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the complainant, allegedly raped his stepdaughter in December 2013 at the Area S military barracks and in March 2014 at Mogoditshane.

The then 35-year-old lance corporal’s case became public knowledge after the then 11-year-old complainant revealed that her stepfather has been sexually abusing her to her guidance and counselling teacher in 2015.

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BDF soldier's rape trial continues

FRANCISTOWN: The case of a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier accused of raping his stepdaughter continued before Magistrate Dumisani Basupi on Tuesday.

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