Tormented murderer jailed for 16 years

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FRANCISTOWN: A herder was on Tuesday sentenced to 16 years in jail for the murder of his co-worker following the fraying of their living and working relationship.

Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego sentenced Kabo Basimane for murdering Tlhokomelo Galefose during an unknown date in November 2015 at Tamotaka cattlepost in the Central District.

When passing the sentence, Phuthego said that Galefose confirmed all the essential elements of the offence adding that he was satisfied that Galefose’s plea was unequivocal.

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