Youth accused of rape, murder of elderly woman denied bail

Men accused of killing a septuagenarian PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Men accused of killing a septuagenarian PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Two Kgaphamadi men who allegedly robbed, raped and murdered a septuagenarian on November 17 at Area W were denied bail when they appeared in court for arraignment on Thursday.

The duo, Modisakgotla Keganeditse, 24, and Moabi Morwalela, 21, are alleged to have robbed Grace Keakantse, 70, a mobile phone worth P249 at her Area W home during the wee hours of November 17.

The State also alleges that after the duo robbed Keakantse of her mobile phone; they then took turns raping her that very same morning.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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