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Pini Bothoko
  • Unidentified man dies after suspected attack near Gakuto turn-off

    The discovery was made in the early hours of Sunday, in what is suspected to be a robbery and assault incident. The man, who was reportedly last seen intoxicated and hitchhiking in the area, was discovered by a passerby driving along Kopong Road at...

  • Woman, 62, hospitalised after three-vehicle crash

    In an interview, No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the woman is currently receiving treatment at Sidilega Private Hospital.Matshego explained the accident occurred at around 2:30pm, adding that investigations are...

  • Mogoditshane collision leads to serious injuries

    He explained that the 32-year-old driver of the VW GTI attempted to overtake another vehicle but miscalculated the speed of the oncoming Toyota Hiace combi, resulting in a collision.Matshego said the combi was being driven by a 60-year-old man who...

  • Illegal immigration, GBV cases spike in Tutume

    According to the latest Tutume District Development Committee (DDC) report, 128 cases of unlawful entry into the country were recorded during the reporting period, compared with 122 cases previously.All the 128 cases were completed through admission...

  • BPS, education ministry partner on police vehicle repair

    The agreement will see the police service use Technical and Vocational Education and Training’s (TVET) workshop facilities for the maintenance and servicing of law enforcement vehicles.It will also help address the backlog of police vehicles...

  • Gov't communications officer dies in brutal hit-and-run

    The deceased was allegedly run over by a Toyota RunX in the early hours of Friday at a bar in Tawana location, Broadhurst, Gaborone. According to information gathered by The Monitor, police received a report at around 1:30am on Friday that Kgwarapi...

  • Gabs motorists urged to exercise caution over pedestrians

    The warning comes amidst growing concern over pedestrian-related accidents, with almost every week seeing reports of pedestrians being knocked down and either killed or injured by vehicles.A new incident occurred along New Lobatse Road, where a...

  • Infant found abandoned in Mogoditshane

    The baby was reportedly discovered by a man who was out exercising at a dumping site near the formerly popular Trekkers Night Club.He allegedly heard a baby crying from the rubbish dump and went to investigate.He was allegedly shocked to find the...

  • Boy, 11, drowns in Mmatseta

    The boy was allegedly swimming with his peers in the rainwater pool when he drowned.Mogoditshane Police Station Commander, Superintendent Moneedi Mhaladi, said police received a report of the incident and rushed to the scene, where they managed to...

  • Teen fights for life after car crash

    The accident occurred at around 4:03am near the village’s Main Kgotla and involved a Toyota Corolla and a Honda Fit. No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the teenager was a passenger in the Toyota Corolla and...

  • Taung–Ramotswa road sees rise in accidents

    The concern follows another fatal hit-and-run accident in which a 26-year-old man of Taung was killed in the village in the early hours of Saturday. No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said police received a report of...

  • Woman, 51, found hanging in Serowe

    According to the police, the woman was reportedly discovered by her mother, who had gone to wake her up the following morning, only to find her hanging. The mother immediately reported the matter to law enforcement. Serowe Police Station commander,...

  • Fake police officers rob Serowe man of P50k

    The victim, a resident of Madiba Ward at the same village, reportedly lost the money after the trio allegedly posed as police officers and accused him of selling marijuana. Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, said the...

  • Throat attack survivor found murdered

    Atshabeng was found murdered at his home in Molepolole on September 20, barely three weeks after being discharged from hospital, where he had spent two weeks recovering from a horrific knife attack.The senior army officer, who was stationed at Sir...

  • Police warn motorists as cyclist, pedestrian accidents rise

    The call was made by No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, following an accident in which a 39-year-old cyclist was injured after being hit from behind by a vehicle along A12 Road recently. Matshego said the cyclist was...

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