Calm faces as Seretse & Co make appearance

Friday, March 13, 2026 | 190 Views |

The courtroom was quiet and tense yesterday as Bakang Seretse and his co-accused appeared before the Regional Magistrate’s Court to face charges linked to the long-running National Petroleum Fund (NPF) scandal.

The case, which first gripped the nation when its details emerged in 2019, continues to draw wider public and media attention.

From the moment proceedings began, the atmosphere inside the courtroom was notably subdued. The accused persons sat calmly in the dock, their composure contrasting with the weight of the allegations they face.

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Calm faces as Seretse & Co make appearance

The courtroom was quiet and tense yesterday as Bakang Seretse and his co-accused appeared before the Regional Magistrate’s Court to face charges linked to the long-running National Petroleum Fund (NPF) scandal.

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