Soldiers sacked for stealing

The duo, who held senior positions, were accused of stealing 20 toners at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in July 2006 and using military vehicle to transport the them to Motupu's house.

Representing them, attorney Phadza Kgalemang argued that the BDF commander overstepped his powers in dismissing the men because they were charged with a disciplinary offence.  He said that the BDF Act states that disciplinary offences are meant to correct and mould an individual involved and should not result in a dismissal. He said that what happened in the case of the two men was that they were tried by a commanding Officer and the matter closed. However, he said, the Commander reopened the case and dismissed them.