Mother, Son Battle Over Property Worth P2.5M

Julia Lesotlho contends that her son Horatius Oupa Lesotlho took advantage of her old age and illiteracy to defraud her of a shopping complex in Mogoditshane in a matter before the Gaborone High Court judge, Michael Mothobi.  A dispute between the two is traced as far back as 2006 after her children disposed of their shares in the company to their mother in return for a P10,000 payment.

However, Oupa, who is the eldest son retained his position as manager of the company and was in sole control of the books of account. Lesotlho alleges that following that transaction, her son prepared a document for her signature that purported an offer to sell her entire shareholding of the company, Hatj Complex (Pty) Limited. She alleges that she was induced by her son, whom she trusted, to sign the document to offer her shares for sale at a value of P2.5 million.