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Police suspect foul play in Tlotso's disappearance

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In a new twist, police suspect foul play in the disappearance of little Tlotso Karema. The six-year-old was reported missing on March 18 following his disappearance without a trace after failing to return home from school.

Last week, members of the public in Lobatse rioted over DNA results that suggested that the latest body remains discovered along the Kanye road belong to the missing boy.

The dejected residents blocked road exits with stones, burnt tyres, vandalised police vehicles, and in the process injured three police officers.

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Police suspect foul play in Tlotso's disappearance

In a new twist, police suspect foul play in the disappearance of little Tlotso Karema. The six-year-old was reported missing on March 18 following his disappearance without a trace after failing to return home from school.

P32m SPEDU tender forfeited to the State after corruption probe

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Tlou nears grid link-up

Tati Solar project eyes takeoff

'Face to face with the man who tried to kill me'

Couple perishes in suspected 'passion killing' crash

Dimajwe duo arrested after missing assault victim found buried

Dikoloti escapes injury after car hits cow

Two-tier education system demands action