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Larona Makhaiza
  • Magistrate approves forced DNA collection

    Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were all reported in Ramotswa. He is currently charged with three separate counts of rape before the Extension II Magistrate's Court, with the likelihood of increasing the...

  • Play fair- Defence tells State as Moagi trial stalls

    Moagi appeared before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate today for commencement of his second trial involving corruption and money laundering charges. It is alleged that he used his position as the minister to obtain valuable consideration for Seiyuan...

  • Moagi cries foul over late witness statement ahead of second trial

    Last Friday, before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, he was slapped with two new charges as his charge sheet was amended.In the first count, the former Minister of Minerals and Energy faces a charge of corruption.It is alleged that on or...

  • Moagi questions State's selective prosecution

    Prosecutor’s state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences...

  • Former subordinate takes stand against Moagi

    Prosecutors state in the charge sheet that the former Gamalete legislator, on or about April 17, 2024, accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting...

  • Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

    Prosecutors state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former Minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences in...

  • Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

    Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges, including the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa killings. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson, and...

  • Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

    Prosecution and defence have both indicated that they are yet to comply with pre-trial requirements as per Order 68. Sepopa stands accused of fatally shooting his wife Bogolo Sepopa alongside his junior Same Moapare back in July 2023.Appearing before...

  • I was just helping a friend – Moremong on Sefalana robbery

    Taking the stand before Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi in the ongoing Sefalana robbery trial, Moremong distanced himself from the November 25, 2022, attack, repeatedly telling the court that he had no knowledge of the robbery plans and was...

  • Thato Tladi set to drop debut album

    He describes the move as a bold step that places him among the few local artists committed to producing full-length bodies of work. Through an interview with Arts&Culture ahead of the album’s release, Thato Tladi said dropping an 18-track project...

  • Witness details how Mojadigo sexually assaulted minor girl

    Mojadigo, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for a rape offence, is entangled in yet another rape trial, this time around involving a teenage girl whose names have been withheld. The witness, Junior Malibela, told Village Magistrate’s...

  • BTC offers BnR P55k settlement

    Whilst BTC has denied the existence of settlement negotiations between the parties, Mmegi is in possession of a letter from the former, addressed to BnR co-founder, Goaba Mojakgomo. The letter which is signed by BTC acting chief executive officer,...

  • Awards spark debate after surprise winners

    Whilst Gaborone United (GU) midfielder Karabo Phiri walked away with three awards on the night, he was surprisingly overlooked for the coveted Player of the Season accolade, which instead went to his teammate, Mpho Kgaswane.Phiri enjoyed a memorable...

  • Shock claims, contradictions define Tlotso Karema case

    As the trial within a trial commenced last week, the defence and prosecution pondered at length whether Sithole’s confession statements were made voluntarily or under alleged torture, which descended into a battle of credibility between the State...

  • Prisoner shot whilst trying to escape at Phikwe prison

    In an interview with MmegiOnline, Selebi Phikwe Station Commander, Superintendent Moathodi Makumula, confirmed the incident to this publication, revealing that the prisoner was shot at lunchtime."It is true that we have a case where a prison officer...

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