‘Facebook fraudster’ nabbed
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The state alleges that Phatsimo Ketshabile with intent to defraud, unlawfully obtained P9,500 from Kemang Busang at or near the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) camp by falsely representing that he was selling a Honda Fit car to Busang while he knew what he was saying was false.
The prosecutor in the case, Ditshotlo Mpale told the court that the state was opposed to Ketshabile being granted bail. He then called the investigating officer (IO) Detective Constable Mmoloki Rasetshwane to give reasons why the state was opposed to bail.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...