It was rape, not defilement - judge

FRANCISTOWN: Ponalo Gakologelwang who appealed a 12-year-sentence for defilement was dealt a serious blow when the judge, early this week, quashed his conviction and granted him leave for the state to prefer the appropriate charge of rape.

Gakologelwang was earlier charged and subsequently convicted of the offence of defilement by the Magistrates' Court. Gakologelwang was sentenced to 12-years imprisonment plus strokes.

The said Gakologelwang had noted an appeal against conviction and sentence on the original offence.

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