BDP activist faces trial for defilement

Tsholetsa House PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Tsholetsa House PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

FRANCISTOWN: The trial dates of former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) branch operative, who is currently on suspension following allegations he defiled his stepdaughter in July, will be set on November 1, 2021.

The accused (names withheld) had initially admitted to the offence but changed his plea after spending more than two weeks in jail.

On Tuesday, Tsagae Marape from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) told the court that he did not know why the accused did not appear in court although he was aware of his scheduled court appearance since the date was set in his presence.

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