SA to deport Botswana murderers to face death sentence

Friday, June 17, 2016

The government of South Africa has finally bowed to pressure and is working around the clock to facilitate extradition requests from Botswana in cases where the death penalty is a possible sentence.

This decision by South Africa was reached last week Wednesday to amend the Treaty on Extradition Act.

This comes after years of tension between the two neighbouring countries in relation to matters of extradition in murder cases.

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SA to deport Botswana murderers to face death sentence

The government of South Africa has finally bowed to pressure and is working around the clock to facilitate extradition requests from Botswana in cases where the death penalty is a possible sentence.

Ditlhokwe returns after long term injury

Gov’t limits Limpopo crash victims’ burial attendance

Champagne time for Young Stars?

Botswana editors forum calls for greater inclusivity and consultation

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

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