Also known as: Gantsi legislator
Former Transport Minister and Ghanzi MP facing corruption charges including abuse of office and money laundering related to road contract awards.
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Mmegi
Salakae’s usual ministerial convoy was nowhere to be seen, and there was no entourage of government officials waiting to usher the Gantsi legislator into another official engagement. …
Salakae’s court of public opinionMmegi
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 caseMmegi
“For one and a half years I have been harassed by the DCEC, (which has been) ...dragging my name through the mud, and I have been watching and listening, and it's all done by the notorious DCEC director without proof,” Salakae said whilst addressing his constituents in Gantsi on …
Salakae claims housing crisis is twisted into corruption narrativeMmegi
The former minister is, amongst others, accused of corruptly using his position to influence and ensure the signing of a government contract worth P1.5 billion in favour of Tau Grading and Building Construction.Salakae told his constituents that the procurement was complete befor …
Salakae denies awarding any road tenderMmegi
“For one and a half years I have been harassed by the DCEC as they were dragging my name through the mud and I have been watching and listening, and it's all done by the notorious DCEC director without proof,” Salakae told constituents this morning at Ghanzi. …
Salakae declares war on DCECMmegi
… Salakae is set to appear before the Regional Magistrate this Friday to face corruption charges. …
Salakae keeps Boko out of his corruption battleMmegi
Salakae is the latest political casualty of a corruption controversy, and he now joins former Ministers who stepped aside as allegations involving public office closed in on them.Due to that, the Member of Parliament of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has revived …
A deep dive into history’s Cabinet scandal resignationsMmegi
… Salakae is among a generation of BNF members who were groomed for leadership alongside prominent figures such as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana, Gabriel Kajabanga and the late Marshal Masilo, amongst others. …
Salakae remains loyal amid BNF turmoilMmegi
In a press release issued today, the DCEC confirmed that Salakae and six others are due to appear before the Regional Magistrates Court on 28 August on charges of corruption, abuse of office, corrupting a public officer and money laundering.The agency said Salakae is alleged to h …
DCEC hits back at Salakae-We don't weaponise corruption lawsMmegi
Salakae made the remarks in Parliament today as he announced his immediate resignation from Cabinet, saying he was stepping down to deal with a legal matter requiring his attendance in court on August 28.“I wish to reiterate that I have no ill will against the DCEC. …
I have no ill will against the DCEC - SalakaeSalakae, 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 →
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 →
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 →
Former cabinet minister Salakae claims a housing dispute has been misrepresented as a corruption case involving a mansion in Phakalane allegedly bought by a Chinese contractor. He says he declined an institutional house and was promised a government residence that was reassigned, and denies the DCEC's allegations without providing proof.
25 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The former minister is accused of corruptly using his position to influence a government contract worth P1.5 billion in favour of Tau Grading and Building Construction. He told his constituents that the procurement was complete before he took office.
25 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A politician facing DCEC charges rejects allegations that a Chinese contractor bought him a mansion in Phakalane, saying he found the house independently and offered it to the government for payment. He has two court dates scheduled, one this week and another on September 21 in Maun.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae, the Ghanzi Member of Parliament, is stepping down as minister to pursue his legal defence against corruption charges spanning corrupting a public officer, corruption, abuse of office, and money laundering. He is set to appear before the Regional Magistrate on Friday alongside Tau Grading & Building Construction (PTY) LTD and four others.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae's departure from cabinet following corruption allegations from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime revives Botswana's history of ministerial resignations amid such controversies, joining former ministers including Ramadeluka Seretse, Peter Mmusi, Daniel Kwelagobe, and Michael Tshipinare. Salakae is scheduled to appear in court on August 28.
21 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A charge sheet dated August 11, 2026, alleges activities including a P1.6 million payment, a Toyota Fortuner, and bush-clearing services as part of a wider scheme surrounding the award of the multi-billion-pula Ghanzi-New Xade road project, and includes an attempted arrangement to acquire property for a senior public official.
21 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae, a senior BNF Member of Parliament and longstanding party activist since his youth, has remained loyal to the party through its turbulent periods, including the historical split with the Botswana Congress Party and recent internal turmoil.
21 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The DCEC confirmed that Salakae and six others are due to appear before the Regional Magistrates Court on 28 August on charges of corruption, abuse of office, corrupting a public officer and money laundering. Salakae is alleged to have received P1.6 million, a Toyota Fortuner worth P575,000, and bush-clearing services as valuable consideration for influencing the award of a P1.455 billion government contract to Tau Grading and Construction for the Ghanzi–New Xade road.
19 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae announced his immediate resignation from Cabinet in Parliament to deal with a legal matter requiring his court attendance on August 28, stating he has no ill will against the DCEC.
18 August 2026 · Mmegi →