Kalafatis' case causes trouble at BDF

The four accused corporals are Dzikamani Mothobi, Goitsemang Sechele, Ronny Matako and Boitshoko Maifala's. The case was brought before the High Court by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).  Early this week, army commander, Lt General Tebogo Masire, called a meeting at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Mogoditshane to explain to soldiers why the army leadership has been unable to protect their four colleagues from public prosecution, according to sources.

One source said that they were shocked when Masire said that the officers might have broken the law when they opened fire on an unarmed suspect (John Kalafatis) and said the final judgement lies with the courts.