Police station in Serowe investigating cases including rape, assault, domestic violence, and unexplained deaths in the area.
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… Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, said they received a report from the deceased's mother and rushed the woman to Sekgoma Memorial Hospital, where she was certified dead on arrival."Narrating on what transpired, the deceased's mother said they had spent …
Woman, 51, found hanging in SeroweMmegi
… Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, said the victim was initially rushed to Sekgoma Memorial Hospital before being referred to Mahalapye Hospital, where he remains hospitalised. …
Porridge fight lands brother in hospitalMmegi
Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, confirmed that investigations into the matter are ongoing. …
Serowe couple found deadMmegi
… According to Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, the deceased was discovered by the neighbour, who was shocked to find him hanging in the yard upon waking up around 6:25am. …
Two elderly men found hanging in separate incidentsMmegi
… Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, said police have launched a probe to locate and arrest the suspect, who is yet to be identified.
Girl, 14, raped on way to schoolMmegi
… Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Akimo Mlazie, confirmed that police received a threat-to-kill report from the teenager’s mother. …
Teen arrested after allegedly threatening motherMmegi
… Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, confirmed the incident, saying the cause of the fire was yet to be established. …
Disabled man dies after Malatswai house fireMmegi
Confirming the incident, Serowe Police Station Commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the suspect recently appeared before the Serowe Magistrate's Court, where he was charged with a single count of rape.Oteng explained that although the complainant and the accused are in a …
Serowe man faces rape charge after 'forcing' girlfriend into oral sexMmegi
Confirming the incidents, Serowe Police Station commander, Senior Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the suspect remains at large, whilst investigations are ongoing.Oteng explained that the suspect, his 41-year-old ex-girlfriend, and her female friend had been drinking at the same …
Suspect allegedly rapes ex, maims man in SeroweMmegi
Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, revealed that from January to March last year, the station recorded 38 rape cases, compared to 26 cases during the same period this year, a drop of 12 cases.Similarly, defilement cases have also gone down. …
Serowe's rape, defilement cases decline amidst strong policingA 51-year-old woman was found hanging in her traditional hut in Serowe after being discovered by her mother, who reported the matter to police. The Serowe Police Station commander said the woman had shown no signs of distress the previous evening and left no note, and has urged members of the public experiencing emotional difficulties to seek help.
29 September 2026 · Mmegi →
A 51-year-old woman was found hanging in her traditional hut in Serowe after being discovered by her mother, who reported the matter to police. The Serowe Police Station commander said the woman had shown no signs of distress the previous evening and left no note, and has urged members of the public experiencing emotional difficulties to seek help.
29 September 2026 · Mmegi →
An elder brother was arrested and charged with unlawful wounding after a physical fight with his younger brother over an unprepared porridge portion left the victim with serious stomach injuries and hospitalised in Mahalapye. Police have urged the public to resolve domestic disputes peacefully.
22 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Police in Serowe discovered a 37-year-old man hanging from roof rafters and a 31-year-old woman lying in a pool of blood in their home after a neighbour noticed a foul smell and their prolonged absence. Preliminary investigations suggest the boyfriend stabbed his girlfriend before taking his own life; the bodies were in decomposed state, indicating they had been dead for some time.
1 September 2026 · Mmegi →
A 61-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in his yard at Malatswai, discovered by a neighbour around 6:25am. In a separate incident in Serowe, a man was found hanging outside his house by his daughter; he had been unwell for some time. Neither left a message behind, and police have launched investigations into both deaths.
1 September 2026 · Mmegi →
A teenager was allegedly raped at around 6am on Saturday morning while walking to school in Serowe, after being grabbed and dragged to a bushy area by a suspect with a covered face. Police have launched investigations to identify and arrest the suspect, who remains at large.
26 August 2026 · Mmegi →
An 18-year-old was arrested in Malatswai after allegedly demanding money from his 41-year-old mother and threatening to kill her when refused. He faces a threat-to-kill charge, which carries up to a 10-year sentence in Botswana.
26 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A disabled man living alone was trapped in his two-roomed house when fire broke out around 2:30pm in Malatswai. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
19 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A Serowe man has been charged with rape after allegedly forcing his girlfriend into oral sex on a recent Friday night. The woman reported the incident to police, and the suspect has appeared before Serowe Magistrate's Court.
23 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A suspect remains at large following allegations of rape and assault in Serowe. According to police, the incidents occurred after the suspect, his 41-year-old ex-girlfriend, and her female friend had been drinking at the same bar.
1 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Serowe Police Station recorded 26 rape cases in the first quarter of this year, down from 38 in the same period last year. Defilement cases fell to 26 from 31 during the same comparison periods.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →