‘Moeladilotlhoko’ Detained Until March 17

When denyingMoeladilotlhobail, Magistrate Setshedi said it is the court’s opinion that the accused may persist in committing offences if granted bail at this time During his testimony, the complainant, Medie’s Headman of Records, Kgosi Moatlhodi Emmanuel Kgabo, told the court that he feared for his life after the accused’s followers reportedly made threatening remarks on Facebook. He added that, out of concern for his family’s safety, he had moved to Gaborone. Sethibe is set to be remanded in custody until March 17, 2026.

The prosecution applied for further detention of Sethibe pending the finalisation of investigations, noting that some electronic devices linked to the charges are yet to be recovered for forensic examination. “Having thoroughly reviewed the evidence presented by the two state witnesses, this court finds that releasing the accused on bail could pose a risk to the safety of both the public and the complainant. Furthermore, it is the court’s opinion that the accused may persist in committing offences if granted bail at this time,” the Magistrate asserted. Meanwhile, Sethibe’s attorney Sharpe Dubula of Dubula Attorneys has continually urged the court to afford his client presumption of innocence until proven guilty and immediately facilitate his release.