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Larona Makhaiza
  • Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

    Arguing his case before the appeals court judges this morning, Mampori who is on death row, told the court that his victim called him a ‘useless Mokalaka’ and that he was supporting a child that’s not his. He was appearing before a bench was...

  • New info emerges in cousin's decapitation in Ramotswa

    His body was dismembered of the head, leg, and arm, and then dumped in a pit latrine, the police say. The tragic incident unfolded last week in a neighbourhood that has since been left in fear and disbelief at the inhumane act. According to...

  • 'We buried him without his private parts'

    Hwenjere is accused of brutally killing his 27-year-old cousin by hitting him with a stone and proceeding to behead him, cut off his arm and private parts, and dump the body in a pit latrine on or about January 5 to 8, 2025. Appearing for arraignment...

  • Magistrate turns down murder-accused's plea for freedom

    Lesitwane is accused of fatally stabbing Donald Melato, 32, with a sharp object during Dikhwaere competitions over the Boxing Day holiday at Goo Ragaobotse ward in Ramotswa. Melato was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.Appearing for a...

  • Morapedi bullish despite dropped points

    For the second consecutive match, Rollers failed to collect maximum points, which would have put them on level points with log leaders, TAFIC. Morapedi, speaking on behalf of new head coach, Abdelaziz Karkache, remained unfazed and stated that his...

  • Cousin beheads relative, dumps body in a latrine

    The shocking incident was confirmed to Mmegi Online by station commander, Superintendent Keoagile Tau, in an interview. He stated that they acted on a phone call tip off which alerted them of possibility of a corpse in a pit latrine due to a strong...

  • New Mayor demands council empowerment

    Motlaleng who was elected the Mayor back in December 19, 2024 shared with the media today that, in order for him and councillors to have a successful term, they should be allowed to work with people that are skilled, have the right arsenal to...

  • I want my freedom-alleged serial rapist

    Appearing for the status update before THE Extension II Magistrate's Court this morning, Loeto stated that the slow pace of investigations is affecting his right to liberty. Prosecutor, Simon Galebonwe, had told the court that they are almost...

  • Orapa's chances hang by a thread

    The Ostriches conceded in the dying embers of the game as the home side struck late to claim maximum points through Almamy Fall. With four matches played in the group stages, Orapa is yet to register a win. The Botswana outfit has two losses and two...

  • Kavazovic bemoans 'biggest career defeat'

    Kavazovic, who returned to the dug-out of Sua since his stint last year with the club, was roped back following the sudden departure of Mandla Mpofu. The Serbian tactician's return to the mining town club was not so rosy as he lost by a heavy...

  • Bandleng Wao Bitsa a unique December experience

    The event is slated for December 28 at Lobatse, Pandor Serenity. Set to redefine how music lovers connect with their favourite artists and each other, this event promises exclusivity. In an interview with Arts&Culture online, Waditso Matong the...

  • All systems go for councils

    The nominations sparked controversies as some affiliates of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Party (UDC) accused Motswegwa and his assistant, Ignatious Moswaane of favouritism in choosing the list of nominated councillors. But Moswaane cleared the...

  • Tlotso murder trial set for 2026

    The accused in the matter Lovermore Sithole who is the boyfriend for Tlotso's motherAppearing before the High Court today, the state prosecutor, Milikane Tibonye shared that finally investigations have been wrapped up and they are ready to...

  • Morupisi to serve seven years in jail after appeal fails

    The Court of Appeal (CoA) sitting of three judges on Friday imposed a stiffer penalty on Morupisi as they felt that his plea for a lenient sentence did not mean that the courts should look the other way. The ex-top civil servant is now set to endure...

  • National Stadium closes for four months

    The Botswana National Sport Council (BNSC) announced through a press statement yesterday that the temporary closure of the National Stadium is to allow for the needed renovations, particularly on the race track. As per the BNSC, the track that has...

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