Molepolole Sees Rise In Homebrewed Alcohol Cases

The government’s directive to impose a ban on the sale of alcohol has proven inadequate in controlling imbibers as they continue to disobey the law.

Batswana around the country have resorted to drinking homebrewed alcoholic beverages something which is giving police headaches and sleepless nights.

Molepolole residents after being denied their poison of choice, are now taking solace in traditional brews that have gained popularity. When speaking with The Monitor, Molepolole Police Station commander, superintendent Motlhaba Ramaabya confirmed the increase in cases of homebrewed alcoholic beverages in his policing area.

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