Maun cop charged with murder to appear in court

A police officer who shot dead his lover will appear before court for his second mention tomorrow.

The 32-year-old Wazha Salani is accused of killing his girlfriend (names known to this publication) at her home with a rifle, on October 7. The man has since been remanded in police custody. 

Eyewitnesses told Mmegi that the officer allegedly had a misunderstanding with the deceased, who was the mother of their five-year-old son.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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