‘Is my client going to be prosecuted for witchcraft?’
Monday, September 19, 2022 | 4790 Views |
Kopong murder accused, (Lto R) Kebalemoge Ntsebe,Outlwile Aston,Leufty Kosie and Oageng Letsholo PIC: PINNE BOTHOKO
Tema is representing Outlwile Aston, who is accused of killing his wife, Barulaganye Aston, a teacher butchered at Kopong two months ago.
Aston is charged for the murder of his wife alongside Oageng Moagi Letsholo (46), Leufty Gaolemogwe Kosie (47) and Kebaleboge Ntsebe (42), a traditional doctor. Appearing before Magistrate Jobbie Moilatshimo, Tema said the State alleges that his client (Aston) had a conversation with Ntsebe with the intention to practice witchcraft.
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