BDP councillor to be sentenced today
Monday, June 19, 2023 | 1170 Views |
Tsholetsa House PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
He is currently in prison after he was found guilty. Modise allegedly indecently assaulted the complainant on or about February 15, 2022, in Old Naledi, Gaborone when he touched her body, in particular, her breasts and crotch area (private parts).
It is said that the complainant, who is a student, later told her teacher about the incident who then reported the matter to the police and subsequently told the complainant’s parents. It is alleged that the said incident happened while the student was alone at her grandmother’s home. It is said that on the day of the assault, the student had not gone to school on account of not feeling well.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...