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Mogoditshane Police Station

Police station in Mogoditshane that received a porta cabin donation from GH Group to strengthen infrastructure.

2026-04-292026-10-16

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Mmegi

    … The man, who was reportedly last seen intoxicated and hitchhiking in the area, was discovered by a passerby driving along Kopong Road at around 2am.Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Moneedi Mhaladi, said they received a report from the passerby who found the m …

    Unidentified man dies after suspected attack near Gakuto turn-off
  3. Mmegi

    The boy was allegedly swimming with his peers in the rainwater pool when he drowned.Mogoditshane Police Station Commander, Superintendent Moneedi Mhaladi, said police received a report of the incident and rushed to the scene, where they managed to retrieve the pupil.

    Boy, 11, drowns in Mmatseta
  4. September 2026
  5. Mmegi

    … Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Moneedi Mhaladi, confirmed the incident, saying the deceased was on his way to attend a funeral in Kanye when he met his fate. …

    Tsolamosese man dies after allegedly falling into open pit
  6. August 2026
  7. Daily News Botswana

    … This was said by Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa, during the handover of a police porta cabin to the Mogoditshane Police Station at the Gabane roadblock yesterday. …

    Public private partnership strengthens security infrastructure
  8. Mmegi

    … Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, revealed the commissioned officer has recovered sufficiently and is now able to speak. …

    Soldier recovering after knife attack
  9. July 2026
  10. Mmegi

    Preliminary investigations indicate that the front section of the truck had already passed the pedestrian before he was struck by the trailer.The incident was confirmed by Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi.

    Pedestrian, 32, dies in Mmopane truck accident
  11. June 2026
  12. Mmegi

    According to the Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, the deceased was attempting to start his Toyota Hilux with one leg on the gear whilst the other was partly outside the vehicle.Ramaphoi explained that after the engine started, the v …

    Elderly man meets tragic end in freak accident
  13. Mmegi

    … Upon making the discovery, she immediately alerted the police.Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, said the deceased was found in possession of an identity card, which enabled police to establish that he was the …

    Missing man found hanging from tree in suspected suicide
  14. May 2026
  15. Mmegi

    Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, said the matter was reported to the police on Sunday at around 11pm. …

    Mogoditshane police investigate rape
  16. April 2026
  17. Mmegi

    … Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased had been sleeping inside his vehicle, which was parked within the bar premises, when the fatality occurred.Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, confirmed that a 25-year-old …

    Speeding car crashes into sleeping motorist in Kopong
Society

Unidentified man dies after suspected attack near Gakuto

The News

An unidentified man was found unconscious on Kopong Road early Sunday morning and died; police suspect the incident involved robbery and assault. The man had reportedly been hitchhiking intoxicated in the area before the suspected attack.

13 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Unidentified man dies after suspected attack near Gakuto

    An unidentified man was found unconscious on Kopong Road early Sunday morning and died; police suspect the incident involved robbery and assault. The man had reportedly been hitchhiking intoxicated in the area before the suspected attack.

    13 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Eleven-year-old drowns in Mmatseta rainwater pool

    An 11-year-old boy drowned while swimming with peers in a rainwater pool in Mmatseta. Police arrived at the scene and retrieved the pupil after receiving a report of the incident.

    6 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Tsolamosese man dies after allegedly falling into open pit

    A man in Tsolamosese died after allegedly falling into an open pit on Friday while on his way to attend a funeral in Kanye, according to police. The police commander has appealed to the public to exercise caution when digging holes and to ensure they are properly secured or clearly marked to prevent accidents.

    22 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Government, private sector partnership strengthens police infrastructure

    The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said strengthened cooperation between government, the private sector and communities is vital for addressing challenges and securing solutions. GH Group donated a police porta cabin to the Mogoditshane Police Station at the Gabane roadblock, demonstrating what can be achieved when government and private partners align to address pressing needs.

    27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Senior military officer discharged after knife attack

    A 53-year-old commissioned officer was discharged from hospital after spending about a week being treated for injuries from a knife attack in Gaborone. According to the police, the soldier offered a lift to a stranger who attacked him near Pula Spar Mall while they travelled from Block 6 to Mogoditshane; the attacker did not steal anything and the officer reported not knowing the man or why he was attacked.

    26 August 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Pedestrian killed in truck accident in Mmopane

    A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a truck trailer in Mmopane; preliminary investigations suggest the front section of the truck had already passed before the trailer struck him.

    14 July 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Elderly man dies in Mogoditshane vehicle accident

    An elderly man died in Mogoditshane after being dragged by his Toyota Hilux, which moved unexpectedly while he was attempting to start it with one leg on the gear and the other outside the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a tree.

    9 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Missing man found dead in suspected suicide case

    A man reported missing nearly a month ago was discovered hanging from a tree in a bushy area between Gabane and Mmankgodi villages. A woman collecting firewood found the body and alerted police, who confirmed his identity via an identity card he was carrying.

    2 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Mogoditshane police investigate roadside rape incident

    Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi confirmed that a rape was reported to police on Sunday around 11pm. According to Ramaphoi, the victim had attended a wedding and later asked a man she knew for a lift; while they were chatting in a parked vehicle, an unknown man allegedly emerged and attacked them.

    26 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Driver loses control, crashes into parked car in Kopong

    Police say a 25-year-old driving a VW Golf lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a stationary car parked at a bar premises in Kopong around 6:30 am, killing the man sleeping inside.

    29 April 2026 · Mmegi →

  2. Drunk driver crashes into Mmopane yard, injures teenager

    A 23-year-old man driving a Toyota Hilux lost control and crashed into a family's yard in Mmopane, injuring a teen girl. Police received the report at around 10 am.

    29 April 2026 · Mmegi →

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