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Mareledi Dipate

Also known as: Magistrate Mareledi Dipate · Justice Mareledi Dipate · Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate

2026-06-022026-09-11

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Mmegi

    Mpho Balopi, who leads the former ruling party, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 before Regional Magistrate, Mareledi Dipate.

    BDP leaves Balopi out in the cold
  3. Mmegi

    Balopi is set to appear before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate on September 16 to be slapped with corruption charges regarding CEDA loans.Balopi subsequently appeared before the central committee yesterday and gave his account of the matter when the committee convened for its

    Rammidi somersaults on his earlier position
  4. Mmegi

    Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate was not presiding over a Cabinet discussion, whilst Director of Public Prosecutions Kgosietsile Ngakaagae was not seeking political explanations.

    Salakae’s court of public opinion
  5. August 2026
  6. Mmegi

    Salakae and his co-accused, Tau Grading & Building Construction PTY LTD, Seby Jose, Hugo Lemcke, Christiaan Lemcke, Kgakgamalo Ketshajwang and Mompati Sepego appeared before the Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate today for arraignment.

    More accused persons expected in Salakae case
  7. Weekend Post

    The case was filed before Justice Mareledi Dipate. What Ndzinge Is Asking For From the onset, Ndzinge directly states in the application that his ultimate wish is to address and challenge the charges against him in a court of law.

    Alphonse Ndzinge seeks separate trial
  8. Mmegi

    The application follows Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate’s decision last month to dismiss Seretse’s bid to quash 63 counts of stealing by an agent, money laundering, forgery of an official document, and conspiracy to defraud the government.

    Seretse files leave to appeal Dipate ruling
  9. July 2026
  10. Mmegi

    In a ruling delivered on June 30, 2026, Magistrate Mareledi Dipate found that the prosecution team had the legal authority to conduct the case and dismissed the defence application, allowing the criminal proceedings to continue.

    Seretse & Co lose bid to stop DCEC prosecutors
  11. June 2026
  12. Mmegi

    After listening to the two sides, Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate agreed that the defence should not be ambushed.

    Play fair- Defence tells State as Moagi trial stalls
  13. Weekend Post

    A regional magistrate in Gaborone, Mareledi Dipate, has already ruled that the men are extraditable and ordered their surrender to Mozambique for trial.

    Ramaotwana to decide on extradition of six Mexican fugitives
  14. Weekend Post

    Before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, prominent businessman Bakang Seretse challenged a sweeping 63-count indictment, arguing that the state’s lead prosecutor lacks the legal authority to handle the case.

    Seretse seeks removal of DCEC’s Malambane from prosecution
Politics

BDP leader Balopi faces corruption charges, party withholds support

The News

Mpho Balopi, BDP president, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 on corruption-related charges involving P5 million alongside several companies and individuals. The BDP central committee has decided not to throw its weight behind him, leaving him politically exposed despite remaining in his leadership position.

2 hours ago · Mmegi

Today

  1. BDP leader Balopi faces corruption charges, party withholds support

    Mpho Balopi, BDP president, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 on corruption-related charges involving P5 million alongside several companies and individuals. The BDP central committee has decided not to throw its weight behind him, leaving him politically exposed despite remaining in his leadership position.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Party central committee delays action on president corruption charges

    Rammidi reversed his earlier stance, now defending the party's central committee decision to withhold action on president Mpho Balopi pending further information. Balopi is set to appear before a regional magistrate on September 16 facing corruption charges related to CEDA loans, after appearing before the committee to present his account.

    8 September 2026 · Mmegi

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Former Transport Minister Salakae appears in court facing criminal case

    Salakae, who recently served as Minister of Transport and Infrastructure and is now an MP, appeared in court without his ministerial entourage. The case proceeded before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate and the Director of Public Prosecutions, demonstrating that political office carries no weight in the criminal justice process.

    2 September 2026 · Mmegi

Friday 28 August

  1. More accused persons to be added to Salakae corruption case

    In a court appearance before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, the Director of Public Prosecutions indicated that investigations into another individual had been concluded and that person would be added to the charge sheet in count three; the prosecution signalled the corruption probe could ensnare more individuals, with more accused persons expected at the next mention.

    28 August 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 24 August

  1. NPF case accused seeks separate trial from co-accused

    Alphonse Ndzinge, the Third Accused in a high-profile NPF-related case, has filed an application with Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Court seeking to be tried separately from his co-accused, arguing that a pending interlocutory appeal by one co-accused is infringing his constitutional right to trial within a reasonable time.

    24 August 2026 · Weekend Post

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Seretse seeks appeal of Magistrate Dipate's ruling

    Seretse has filed leave to appeal Magistrate Dipate's dismissal of his bid to quash 63 counts including stealing by an agent, money laundering, forgery, and conspiracy to defraud the government. His interlocutory appeal challenges the legal authority of Deputy Director Malambane of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime to lead the prosecution, arguing that the delegation of prosecutorial powers lacked constitutional mandate and proper documentation.

    5 August 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 13 July

  1. Magistrate rules DCEC prosecutors may proceed against Seretse

    Magistrate Mareledi Dipate dismissed a defence application on June 30, 2026, finding that the prosecution team had legal authority to conduct the case. Seretse, Sharifa Noor, Alphonse Molamu Ndzinge, Kgori Capital (Pty) Ltd and Kgori Holdings (Pty) Ltd face a 63-count indictment including charges of stealing by agent, forgery of an official document, conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.

    13 July 2026 · Mmegi

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Moagi corruption trial delayed over witness statement dispute

    The second trial of Moagi on corruption and money laundering charges began before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate, with the defence objecting to a State witness's testimony, arguing the accused had not been given adequate time to review the witness statement and was being ambushed by the State.

    23 June 2026 · Mmegi

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Minister Ramaotwana awaits decision on six Mexican fugitives' extradition

    Justice Minister Nelson Ramaotwana has yet to decide whether to extradite six Mexican fugitives arrested nearly six months ago to Mozambique, where they face drug-related and organized crime charges. The delay reflects broader regional concerns over cross-border drug trafficking and organized crime networks operating in Botswana.

    2 June 2026 · Weekend Post

  2. Seretse challenges state prosecutor's authority in 63-count case

    Businessman Bakang Seretse challenged a 63-count indictment before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, arguing that the state's lead prosecutor lacks legal authority to handle the case.

    2 June 2026 · Weekend Post

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