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Pini Bothoko
  • Increased road accidents worrisome

    The concern was expressed by Broadhurst Police Station commander superintendent Obusitswe Lokae after recording an accident, which occurred at the Mmashia junction on Friday morning.Lokae said the accident occurred at around 7.30am at the Mmamashia...

  • More possible charges await Serowe 'serial rapist'

    Thirty-two-year-old Thapelo Disele of Maaloso ward in Serowe has been terrorising women and children for over a year before he was arrested on January 25. Reached for comment, Serowe Police station commander, superintendent Poloko Oteng said even...

  • Love quarrel lands irate woman in trouble

    The actions of the 26-year-old woman of Molepolole have been described as those of a ‘bully lover’ by Batswana across social media platforms who had mixed feelings and reactions to the incident. Some rooted for her while the majority condemned...

  • Serial rapist on the loose in Letlhakane

    He allegedly pounces on women prepared for the action either dressed in a sleeping gown with nothing underneath or a boxer short and in possession of condoms. To date, about 11 rape cases have been recorded since the festive season. Letlhakane...

  • Pit bull attacks, kills man

    Mogoditshane police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer-in-charge, assistant superintendent Tumisang Mogorosi said the deceased who hails from Mahalapye met his fate after visiting Ledumadumane where he had accompanied his mechanic...

  • Joggers warned to watch out for muggers

    Cases of joggers being robbed of their cellphones while taking an evening run are on the rise along the Sir Seretse Khama Airport road. Sir Seretse Khama police station commander, superintendent Mpho Sebako said they recently recorded three cases.He...

  • Another minor drowns

    The baby boy was under the guardian of his grandmother when the tragedy occurred. Confirming the tragic incident, Central Police station commander, superintendent Mothusi Phadi said they received the report on Saturday evening with the tragedy...

  • Central District Sees Spike In GBV Attacks

    Police in the Central District say intimate partner violence and defilement have become some of the most challenging socio-cultural issues in their region.Officer Commanding for the district, Senior Superintendent, Paul Oketsang, raised the concern...

  • Police Intensify Search For Missing Five People

    The quintet is made up of a South African national, his Motswana female partner and three children. Machaneng’s acting police station commander, assistant superintendent Anastacia Mogale confirmed that they were still looking for the missing...

  • Sefhare Man Rapes His Granny

    The incident occurred at Mononyane ward in Sefhare village in a compound where both the victim and the suspect reside. The lad allegedly attacked his mother’s aunt whilst sleeping alone in her bedroom late at night and raped her.Machaneng acting...

  • Shock And Disbelief As Five Children From Same Family Drown

    Whispers grew loud last week following shocking news that five children from the same household drowned in the river.Legend in Moshupa is that historically, the place located between the rocks, is popularly known for mysterious things. Some...

  • Five children drown

    Among the five children who drowned, four are girls and a boy. All the five children are said to be closely related. Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Banneetse Keakile said they received the report around 16:41hrs.“A passerby saw the...

  • Fake COVID-19 PCR results worry police

    The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has announced that 56 Batswana and 15 foreigners have been arrested and charged for producing fake PCR COVID-19 test results, appearing to be from government hospitals and private health facilities.It is mandatory to...

  • Woman stabbed at Gaborone Rail Park Mall

    Confirming to be investigating the knife stabbing incident, Borakanelo police's acting station commander, Assistant Superintendent, Tebogo Tsheko, said she is yet to establish the age of the victim and the suspect as they are still being attended...

  • Police launch manhunt for murder suspect

    Mogoditshane police station commander, Superintendent Russ Letsebe said the 25-year-old Kopong native is suspected to have stabbed his 22-year-old girlfriend to death with a sharp object. He said their preliminary investigations have established that...

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