Businessman robbed from the mortuary

Bhekizwe Nkomazana and three Batswana, one of whom works at Civil and National Registry, have been charged with theft common, official corruption, obtaining by false pretences and giving false information in applying for Omang registration. His girlfriend, Ketshepile Lompehu, has also been charged as an accomplice in the matter.  She allegedly masqueraded as the deceased’s daughter.

The four accused appeared before Extension II magistrate, Ntombizodwa Ncube yesterday charged with an elaborate scheme to hide the death of businessman, Solomon Tlhapane, assume his identity with a false Omang, then strip his cash and assets. Tlhapane was a director at Meepong Investments.