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The deceased, a 30-year-old man from Palapye and his 27-year-old girlfriend of Pilane, died on the spot after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a horse and a trailer truck.The crash happened near Bonwapitse Bridge, which is about 20...

The suspects, both aged 29, were working as herders in the area at the time of the alleged assault on December 26, 2025.The victim later disappeared, prompting a missing person report and a police investigation that has now led to the discovery of...

Mahalapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Ntoko Simane, told The Monitor that the accident occurred at around 8pm shortly after the vehicle passed the Tropic of Capricorn.Simane added that although the vehicle collided with and killed a cow,...

No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, told The Monitor the minor was hit by a car driven by a 47-year-old man.“The child sustained a fractured left hip and was rushed to Sidilega Private Hospital, where he is...

Reacting to the results, BOSETU Secretary-General Tobokani Rari noted a significant increase in the number of high-performing candidates. He said merit candidates rose from 16 in the 2024 examinations to 43 in 2025.“We also need to note an increase...

No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako said the first rape case was recorded on Friday after a 15-year-old girl was attacked and gang raped by two men in Ledumadumane, Mogoditshane.He said the little girl was walking...

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has launched a new Military Justice System aimed at transforming discipline within the force by embedding fairness, accountability and constitutional compliance at the core of its internal governance. Officiating at...

The call was made by Commissioner of Police, Dinah Marathe, while reflecting on festive holidays Operation Pabalesego II 's crime overview recently.Marathe said police observations during the festive holidays revealed worrying trends,...

On December 19, 2025, the government gazetted the Liquor Amendment Regulations, 2025, allowing liquor outlets to operate from 10 am until 6 am the following morning. The regulations were effective from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, covering...

According to the police, the suspects allegedly smashed the couple’s door with stones before forcefully gaining entry into the house. Once inside, they demanded money and electronic gadgets.No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent...

Mahalapye-Central Assistant Police Station commander, Assistant Superintendent Malakia Gabana, told The Monitor the matter was reported around 9:30am by a 23-year-old passerby. The passerby noticed the man lying motionless in an unfinished room in...

Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the accident occurred when a truck driver attempted to avoid colliding with a vehicle in front of him.“The truck driver reported that the vehicle...

The young woman was walking home alone from a local bar when she met an unknown man who greeted her and volunteered to accompany her. No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the incident occured around...

It is reported that the teenager was walking home alone from her aunt's place when she met a man who threatened her with a knife.The assailant then dragged her to a nearby bush, and subsequently raped her and fled.Lekgwapheng Police Station...

The young woman was walking home alone from a local bar when she met an unknown man who greeted her and volunteered to accompany her. No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the incident occured around...