Magistrate bans abused woman from reporting
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
The State alleged that sometime in December, 2016, Unangoni Jonas unlawfully wounded Ntshegetsang by hitting her with an axe on the head while she was asleep.
When the matter came for trial date setting before magistrate Cele Lebakeng this week, the prosecution told the court that the complainant, Ntshegetsang, has decided to withdraw the charges against Jonas (her boyfriend).
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...