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This was revealed by a psychologist, Tsholo Zion, when discussing the reasons why GBV continues to rise despite efforts in place to curb this scourge. In an interview with this publication, Zion highlighted that cultural norms and elitism serve as...

. Speaking at the just-ended ESACD expert meeting on cannabis policy that was held at Avani Hotel, Gaborone, the commission’s Chairperson, Kgalema Motlanthe, who is also the former President of South Africa, emphasised the need for a shift away...

The incident occurred on Saturday at around 3:40am when the 24-year-old and her friend stepped outside the club to relieve themselves.It is reported that whilst answering nature's call, the victim came into contact with a nearby electric...

The horrifying incident occurred around 3am when the two were approached by two men who threatened the boyfriend with a knife and demanded phones and money from the young couple. Fearing for his life, the boyfriend fled, leaving the teenage girl at...

The incident occurred whilst the 23-year-old was bathing at her home in Old Naledi, Gaborone on Saturday around 9:50pm when the suspect unexpectedly barged in.No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae said a heated...

The incident occurred on Sunday at around 1am in Old Naledi, Gaborone whilst the victim was walking from an entertainment area.On the way back home, the victim met two men who attacked him, leading to a fight.No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior...

Following the report, the officers rushed to the crime scene where on arrival they found the victim, a 41-year-old man bleeding from a deep stab wound on the neck."He was rushed to Princess Marina Hospital where he is currently fighting for his...

Recent reports indicate that perpetrators are more brazen, attacking women and girls at any time of the day. From January to date, the Mahalapye Central Police have recorded 13 rape cases and eight of defilement. A week ago, a 10-year-old girl was...

The accident, which involved a Toyota RunX and Honda Fit, happened at around 6am near the village’s Jan Botswana. Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni told The Monitor they established that the speeding Toyota RunX was...

Following the discovery, Lekgwapheng police have since launched a probe to locate the suspect(s) in the matter. The report follows a neighbour noticing an offensive odour which raised their suspicion leading to the alert to the police. Lekgwapheng...

It is said that when returning home, the 33-year-old soldier found his girlfriend wasn't home, had taken all of her clothes, and he started calling and threatening to kill her. Lekgwapheng Police Station commander, Superintendent Mothosera...

The victim was walking home alone at night when her former partner attacked her recently in Sefhare. A 44-year-old man, a village crime prevention committee member, reported the matter after rescuing the victim. Machaneng Police Station commander,...

The conference brought together key stakeholders, including lawmakers, captains of the industry, senior government officials, traditional leaders (Dikgosi), and community cluster policing chairpersons from across the country. The President’s...

This is coupled with the high costs of maintaining properties under receivership due to prolonged legal battles that delay their disposal. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana, acknowledged the difficulties, stating...

According to Mahalapye-Central police station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku said the 36-year-old mentally disturbed man allegedly arrived home around 03:00hrs and attacked his family members at their home in Xhosa ward, Mahalapye leaving...