DPP drops charges against Moroka

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has declined to prosecute De Beers Botswana CEO and Resident Director, Neo Moroka in a case in which he allegedly shot and killed a man.

Moroka allegedly shot the man dead at his farm in Makopong on the night of April 22, 2014, with the former Trade Minister reportedly saying he mistook his victim for a dog.

While initially Moroka could have been charged with murder, culpable homicide or manslaughter, police instead charged him recklessness and negligence, leaving him facing a two-year jail term or a fine.

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