Lockdown dodger jailed for two years

Lockdown dodger jailed for two years
Lockdown dodger jailed for two years

Acting Village Chief Magistrate, Batho Kgerethwa has sentenced a Zimbabwean man, Philemon Sithole (51) to two years imprisonment for violating lockdown regulations.

Sithole pleaded guilty to charges of uttering a false document and giving false information to persons employed in the public service. Kgerethwa sentenced Sithole to two years imprisonment on each count. The sentences are to run consecutively. 

On April 24, 2020 near Block 9 in Gaborone, Sithole and his co-accused person, Donald Marondedzi (33) were arrested and later charged with two counts of entering Botswana at an ungazetted point and movement of persons without a permit during lockdown.

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up