I Am Clean - Dipsy
Staff Writer | Monday January 14, 2019 13:03
The former Zebras midfielder has gone further to issue a statement on Friday that he will seek legal redress against his defamers. Last week social media went abuzz with revelations of rape, especially by prominent members of the society.
Furious members of the public showed support toward one Zinedine Gioia who said she was a victim and many other women shared their experiences of how they have been raped by the elites.
As stories poured out, a damning claim was made with a screenmunch on Facebook: “Dips Selolwane befriend you, send you money later on. Invites you to his house, get you by BBS take you to his house in Tsholofelo then begs for sex. Even if you refuse he touches and do all other things”.
“The allegations made on social media accuse me of sexual misconduct, and go so far as to suggest predatory behaviour on my part. I am completely shocked and deeply disturbed by the claims that have been made, and would like to categorically mark them as untrue,” Selolwane wrote.
Selolwane responded: “I am completely against violence against women, including sexual abuse, in any shape or form. I was raised by a single mother. I am a father to a teenage daughter, and stand firmly against gender-based violence both in my personal and professional life. It would therefore be completely out of character for me to behave in the manner that has been suggested.”
Selolwane stated that he took the false allegations levelled against him very seriously and has decided to exercise his right to seek legal counsel and take action against his defamers.
“I strive to be an upright member of society, and have committed to contributing in anyway I can to Botswana - my home - throughout my life. Most important, it is my desire to be a good father and a role model to my daughter,” he wrote.
He went on to commend every victim of sexual assault that has, or is, speaking out in earnest. Selolwane said he was inspired by their bravery, and encouraged more of those affected to report such criminal activity to the authorities so that the perpetrators are brought before the law.
“Myself, and other concerned fathers, brothers and sons, will continue to support you and do our part to fight alongside you for your protection and justice. I am most saddened by the impact that these false allegations has had on my family, and I will work tirelessly to remedy the harm brought to my name. I will not accept claims of predatory activity and criminality because that is not who I am,” he stated.