Girlfriend Killed Over Motshelo Money

A man convicted of brutally murdering his girlfriend over “motshelo money” had his spirits dented on Thursday as the Court of Appeal said his conviction and sentence were carried out for the better good of the society, subsequently dismissing his appeal.

The 42-year-old Chamo Rannoloso was found guilty in October 2011 and sentenced to 20 years behind bars for killing his lover. He had appealed his conviction and sentence.

When passing judgment, Justice Seth Twum said the act made on the deceased’s body made a chilling reading adding that the convicted man had no right asking for the court’s mercy.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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