Breaking News

Decomposed body buried

04 Feb 2026

The decomposed body of a middle-aged woman found at Sebubi Ward in Ranaka was buried in Kanye on Monday.

According to Sejelo Police Station Commander, Superintendent Mogomotsi Matlapeng, the body was discovered by a 47-year-old woman who had visited the deceased on February 1.

The deceased was from Kgwatlheng Ward in Kanye and resided at Sebubi Ward in Ranaka.

Due to the advanced decomposition of the body, he said pathologists were called, but arrived the following morning.

After the examination, the body was handed over to the family, while police investigations are still ongoing.

Supt Matlapeng urged the public to check on their relatives regularly to avoid similar incidents. ENDS

Source : BOPA

Author : Relief Lephutshi

Location : Gaborone

Event : Interview

Date : 04 Feb 2026