Murder accused woman's case nears committal

Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 270 Views |

A case involving Kelebelle Babantsho, the 28-year-old woman accused of murder, is approaching committal stage with prosecution indicating that the only remaining piece is the forensic affidavit.

Babantsho is accused of brutally killing her boyfriend Maatla Merakeng on April 4, 2025, at Old Naledi in Gaborone.

She was granted bail on the last mention before Extension II Magistrate Court, with the State not objecting saying enough ground had been covered with regards to the investigations with only a few items left behind.

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