Court refuses to drop rape charges against BDP councillor

FRANCISTOWN: Principal Magistrate Peggy Mandandume has turned down a request from Phazha Kgalemang to drop a rape charge against a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor.

Councillor James Kgalajwe is facing a rape charge following allegations that he forced himself on a maid at his home at the Selepa suburb in Francistown

Kgalemang, who is representing Kgalajwe, requested that the charge be lifted as the alleged victim has said she was dropping the case.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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