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Larona Makhaiza
  • Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

    Malema stands accused of raping a UB student (name withheld), then 18 at the time, on January 9, 2024.It is alleged that the now-retired lecturer sexually violated the complainant when she had gone to the accused’s office to enquire about her...

  • Zimbabwean murder accused set for committal

    Hwenjere is accused of brutally killing his cousin, Victor Mashenge by striking him on the head with a rock at Ramotswa before throwing his body in the pit latrine.The deceased was eventually buried out without his manhood when the police retrieved...

  • Undocumented Mexican nationals stay raises red flags

    The six Mexican nationals, namely, Gumecindo Enrique, 61, Jose Pena, 48, Fansico Alejandro, 33, Jose Corrales, 39, Carlos Aguilar, 32, and David Teran, 26, were apprehended in November last year.Following their arrest, they were charged with a single...

  • More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

    Njoku is facing a charge of aiding and abetting a crime. He is alleged to have assisted six Mexicans in illegally entering the country.The six Mexican nationals, namely, Gumecindo Enrique, 61, Jose Pena, 48, Fansico Alejandro, 33, Jose Corrales, 39,...

  • Mexican 'drug kingpins' could be extradited to Mozambique

    The six Mexican nationals, namely, Gumecindo Enrique, 61, Jose Pena, 48, Fansico Alejandro, 33, Jose Corrales, 39, Carlos Aguilar, 32, and David Teran, 26, were arrested on November 25 in Gaborone.The six were arrested alongside a Nigerian man,...

  • Robbery fugitive returns after 15 years on the run

    Mosala has been on the run since 2011 for a robbery offence committed in 2004. State Inspector Modisaotsile Seratswe stated that Mosala disappeared shortly after he was convicted“The accused, back in 2011, after Regional Magistrate Barnabos...

  • DIS agent accused of incestuous rape defaults on legal fees

    The spy agent (names withheld), who is in his late fifties is alleged to have sexually violated his own daughter (names withheld) between March 1 and 31 last year at their homestead in Block 10 on numerous counts.He has since been charged with a...

  • We don't accept BDP apology – Xukuri

    Last week , BDP held its first public rally in 2026 and had a mouthful to say about the current regime.In a heated moment of the rally, Siele was caught on record passing remarks to Assistant Minister of Water and Human Settlements Motsamai...

  • ‘ConCourt will not scrap death penalty, legalise same-sex marriage’

    Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Boko dismissed the allegations, highlighting that his emotions in such instances are immaterial and he is guided by the constitution. Taking the floor, Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe of...

  • 'Ben 10' murder accused for psychiatric evaluation

    Maologe is alleged to have brutally killed his 43-year-old lover on Christmas Day, a day supposed to be merry for all, but turned out gloomy for the two. He is alleged to have stabbed her multiple times before she succumbed to her injuries.Appearing...

  • Defence challenges 'confession statements' in murder case

    The accused are Tumelo Mogotsi and Thabo Ntwayakgosi.Appearing before the High Court (Broadhurst Branch) today for trial, the State called a witness, Tshepo Kgotso, to strengthen its case against the accused.In his testimony, Kgotso, who serves as...

  • Amos safe amid Iran turmoil

    The 2012 800m Olympic Games silver medalist relocated to Iran last year after completing a coaching course in Zimbabwe.In a brief interview with this publication, Amos said he was safe while expressing sympathy with those affected by the unrest.“I...

  • ABSA call centre manager & Co granted bail

    Nthibo and Motshabi are facing a single count of fraud for defrauding a customer, whilst one accused (Othusitse Aone) is on the run.Appearing before the court today, the State made an application that the two accused persons should be remanded in...

  • Murder accused quartet granted bail

    The accused are 40-year-old Ranaka Primary School teacher Thatayaone Motlhanka, 35-year-old Thebephatshwa Air Base soldier Kabelo Mokokota, 36-year-old Ngwaketse Land Board computer technician Bakang Ranthoakgale, and 40-year-old self-employed...

  • Lemmenyane takes reigns at 'troubled' Arts Council

    Lemmenyane takes over from Otsetswe Koboyankwe, who served in an interim capacity for nearly two years following Ellis’s departure, which was reached through a mutual agreement with the then Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC),...

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