Kgafela is in jail not a house - official

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Prison officials this week rebutted claims that Bakgatla Kgosi Kgafela Kgafela has not been remanded in a prison cell, but in a well furnished house.

"I can confirm to you that Kgosi Kgafela is in our custody and has not been given any special treatment. There is an order for his remand and it is our duty to remand him," Botswana Prisons spokesperson, Wamorena Ramolefhe said in answer to Mmegi questions. Ramolefhe would not say at which prison the Kgosi has been remanded citing security reasons.

However there have been conflicting reports with some people saying that Kgafela is living in a furnished house and even has television, while others say he is housed in a prison cell. Those who say he is in a prison cell however also differ as to where he is housed.

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