Murder accused soldier granted bail

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FRANCISTOWN: A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier, Tlamelo Kethabanetswe was granted bail when he appeared before Magistrate Chandapiwa Molefhi today.

The state alleges that Kethabanetswe murdered Kgosietsile Zulu Dube on December 6 at Borolong village. 

Magistrate Molefhi granted Kethabanetswe bail on conditions that he must bind himself with P 5,000 as well as bring two sureties who shall each bind themselves with P2,500.

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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