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Sexual 'predator' rapes two women, minor

Rape
Rape

FRANCISTOWN: With Botswana in the throes of increasing cases of sexual offences, a 33-year-old Monarch Phase 6 man was on Friday arraigned in court to face three counts of rape.

According to the charge sheet, Mandela Mbisana allegedly raped a woman on January 1 in Phase 6. In the second count, the state alleges that Mbisana rape another woman on January 7 in Phase 6.

Lastly, the state alleges that Mbisana raped a 16-year-old minor on February 7 also in Phase 6. His pleas on all counts were reserved because investigations are still in their initial stages.

Editor's Comment
Gov't, unions must find common ground

The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...

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