G-North murder accused denies charges

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Lebang Thabo Ntesi, one of the five men standing trial for the murder of a security guard Olebogeng Ramapulane says that he is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit.

The residents of Oodi village in the Kgatleng district, Ntesi, Phemelo Tshelang, Gorata Sebego and Patrick Gaile, are alleged to have murdered Ramapulane on the night of August 28, 2013 at Gaborone North farms. 

Testifying before Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo this morning, Ntesi claimed that investigating officer, detective constable Tlamelo Matshaba is trying to incriminate him in the matter.

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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