Ex-BCL miner sentenced to 25 years for murdering girlfriend

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

FRANCISTOWN: A former BCL Mine employee convicted of the brutal murder of his girlfriend after stabbing her with a knife several times in front of their two young children was recently sentenced to 25 years in jail.

The accused, Khumoetsile Mantswe was convicted of the murder of Masedi Tshime on December 30, 2016 at Lesenepole village in the Central District of Botswana.

Mantswe was convicted on his own guilty plea to the murder. He escaped the hangman’s noose by a whisker after the court ruled that there were exceptional extenuating circumstances in the matter that led him to commit the offence.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

TAFIC targets top four finish

Larona Makhaiza | 1 h ago

Selefu

1 h ago

Selefu

1 h ago

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Boikanyo Mathonsi | 1d ago

GD6 theft rising as police arrest SA trio

Pini Bothoko | 1d ago

BOCRA issues fines for fake phones

Mbongeni Mguni | 1d ago

No body viewing: Mass burial for 45 accident victims

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Jonny Mokhali, Cultures Spears deliver but......

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 1d ago

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

The Monitor Editor | 29 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

Ex-BCL miner sentenced to 25 years for murdering girlfriend

FRANCISTOWN: A former BCL Mine employee convicted of the brutal murder of his girlfriend after stabbing her with a knife several times in front of their two young children was recently sentenced to 25 years in jail.

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

GD6 theft rising as police arrest SA trio

BOCRA issues fines for fake phones

No body viewing: Mass burial for 45 accident victims

Jonny Mokhali, Cultures Spears deliver but......

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply