15 Jun 2026

Two women accused of murdering a Molepolole man through alleged poisoning are expected to return to the Molepolole Magistrate's Court today for the continuation of their renewed bail application.

Gaokgakala Toteng (46) and Rosinah Banoge (44) are seeking to be released on bail after their initial application was dismissed by the court on April 21.

The two appeared before Chief Magistrate Thebeetsile Molalu recently to reapply for bail, with Banoge's defense arguing that circumstances had changed since the earlier ruling and that public anger surrounding the matter had subsided.

However, prosecutor Sergeant Koketso Motshoganetsi opposed the application, maintaining that emotions surrounding the case remained high.

The matter was postponed to June 16 to allow the investigating officer to appear before court. Both accused remain in custody pending the outcome of the application.

Toteng and Banoge are jointly charged with the murder of 61-year-old Kagiso Lesetedi who allegedly died after being poisoned on January 22 at Goo Dinti Ward in Molepolole.

In denying them bail on April 21, Chief Magistrate Molalu had ruled that although there was no indication that the accused would abscond trial or interfere with investigations, their release could endanger their safety because of heightened emotions within the deceased's family and the wider community.ENDS