The performer ended up missing her last shows in Botswana because she could foresee her imminent arrest. Although he told SA publication Timeslive at the time that she was a no show because the promoters didn’t pay her, the police have revealed this week that Zodwa’s warrant of arrest is still in effect. This means that once Zodwa steps on Botswana soil she will be arrested and taken in for questioning. BPS deputy public relations officer, senior superintendent Near Bagali confirmed to Arts & Culture this week that even though Zodwa Wabantu real name Zodwa Rebecca Libram’s warrant of arrest was issued late last year, it still stands.
He said as the police they would like to resolve this issue with Zodwa after the dancer allegedly broke the law in the shows she performed at this past festive season. Bagali said Zodwa has been charged with traffic in obscene publications. According to section 178 Subsection 1(e) of the Penal code of Botswana, traffic in obscene publications in this case means any person who publicly exhibits any indecent show or performance or any show or performance tending to corrupt morals. Therefore, if Zodwa is found guilty of the offence, she is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine not exceeding P200.
