Murder-accused soldiers at it again Murder-accused soldiers at it again
allegedly blow money meant for legal fees on Christmas shopping.
Mohalenyane Phakela
FIVE murder-accused soldiers accused of killing three Mafeteng civilians in 2012, on Friday came up with another bizarre argument as they continued with their war of attrition aimed at frustrating their trial.
During their court appearance, the five who have already rejected a
pro deo (state-sponsored) lawyer, pleaded with Botswana Judge Onkemetse Tshosa to postpone their trial to April 2021 to give them time to save money to hire lawyers of their choice.
They argued that they had run out of money as they had prioritised buying their children clothes and other Christmas gifts over paying for legal representation.
Kamoli trial postponed again
Mohalenyane Phakela
FORMER army commander Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Tlali Kamoli and three other soldiers’ facing attempted murder charges will know on 11 December 2020 whether or not their trial proceeds.
The trial was initially supposed to begin on Thursday but it could not proceed due to a Constitutional Court application by Lt-Gen Kamoli and others to have their trials permanently stopped.
Lt-Gen Kamoli’s co-accused are Major Pitso Ramoepane, Captain Litekanyo Nyakane, Sergeant Malefane Heqoa and Corporal Mohlalefi Seitlheko.
They face attempted murder charges in connection with the 27 January 2014 simultaneous bombings of the Moshoeshoe II homes of former First Lady ‘Maesaiah Thabane and the Ha Abia residence of former police commissioner, Khothatso Tšooana.