Trial looms for former UB academic accused of rape

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 590 Views |

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The state is set to proceed to trial in a case involving retired University of Botswana (UB) professor and suspended member of Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Brothers Malema, after bringing up eight witnesses against the accused.

Malema is facing a single count of rape of a UB student (name withheld). He is accused of sexually violating the 18-year-old student back in January 9, 2024. At the time, the alleged sexual violence by Malema took place within university premises when he was still a professor.

Appearing before Extension II Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday), Prosecutor Mmapatsi Tshimologo stated that the prosecution is more than ready to head to trial as this is an old matter.

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