Suspected murderer, arsonist to undergo psychiatric evaluation
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
When making the ruling at the Francistown Magistrate Court on Monday, Kapeko said that he has to first satisfy himself about the state of mind of Gobuamang Ntsuape before he considers granting him bail.
Ntsuape, 30, is charged with the murder of Sadi Kgosietsile whom the state alleges that she died because Ntsuape had burnt the house she was staying in with a flammable substance at Block 9 location on September 9.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....