Serowe man commits suicide

Suicide rope
Suicide rope

Serowe police are investigating a case in which a 45-year-old man of Dinokwane ward allegedly locked himself inside the house, set it on fire and hanged himself to death last week Thursday.

Neighbours watched helplessly as the house went up in smoke only to discover the house owner's body hanging by a rope from what remained of the rafters.

The incident was confirmed by Superintendent Poloko Oteng who said the deceased left no suicide note.


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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