Khama’s lawyers to challenge warrant of arrest

According to the warrant of arrest issued by Acting Regional Magistrate, Mareledi Dipate yesterday, Khama who is currently in a self-imposed exile in South Africa is to be apprehended on sight and brought before the Broadhurst Magistrate Court. Khama is the second accused in the matter and has never appeared before court since he was charged in April.

Yesterday when Khama’s warrant was issued, his lawyers as well as his co-accused being former spy Chief Isaac Kgosi, suspended Police Commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe and Victor Paledi were all cited as absent. Asked to comment on their absence, Ramalepa clarified that as Khama’s lawyers they were not informed about this particular court appearance. He said neither has Khama instructed them not to appear as his legal representatives. Ramalepa also disclosed that Khama has not been lawfully served with a summons ever since he was slapped with 14 charges ranging from unlawful possession of a firearm to receiving stolen property earlier this year. Since April the Directorate of Public prosecutions (DPP) has failed to serve Khama with summons as per the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act.