What is it with the Robert Ms?

Friday, November 23, 2007

FRANCISTOWN: There is something notorious about people who go by the first name Robert and their surname start with M. Controversy is always following the Robert Ms. The names that come to mind are Robert Masitara, Robert Molefhabangwe, Robert Muzila and the most famous Robert Mugabe.

Robert Masitara

The businessman-cum-philanthropist-cum politician was suspected of rape but against all odds he was discharged and acquitted by the Magistrates Court this year. He also assaulted a photojournalist for taking his picture after his mention at the court. As if it was not enough, Masitara's daughter, who is a University of Botswana student, reported him for assault. She later dropped the charges against his famous father.

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