Trial dates set in Shashemooke riotsďż˝ case

FRANCISTOWN: Chief Magistrate Gaedupe Makgatho on Thursday set trial dates in a case in which 16 residents of Shashemooke village are jointly charged on three counts for causing riots, unlawful wounding and damage to property.

The accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges and are all out on bail. Makgatho set November 3 as the date of mention.  The trial will start from December 16 to 18 and will continue on February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 next year.

Makgatho is now handling the case after Chief Magistrate Peggy Madandume was transferred to Selebi-Phikwe. Prosecutor Lapologang Moatswi had earlier on applied for the amendment of the charge sheet in respect of count two and three.

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