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Double murder accused demands library, internet access

Monday, September 04, 2023 | 630 Views |

MAUN: Moabi Molapisi, the man who is accused of murdering his mother Kehetwe Molapisi on June 29, 2020 with an axe and then driving about a thousand kilometres to Ramotswa where he murdered his nurse ex-girlfriend Gofiwa Laone Kabelo is demanding to be granted access to research facilities that include library and internet.

In what is considered a novel application, the double-murder accused also says he has the right to be an active participant together with his pro deo lawyer in the trial.

High Court Judge, Godfrey Nthomiwa has instructed both the defence and State lawyers to research further on the application made by double-murder accused, Moabi, before adjourning the court here on Wednesday morning.

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