06 Jul 2026

Shandulani Masole, who is awaiting trial after allegedly violating his bail conditions in a threat-to-kill case, has successfully sought the intervention of the Maun Magistrates Court to pursue a complaint against a police officer whom he accused of mistreating him. 

Appearing before Magistrate Gofaone Mosweu for mention, Masole told the court that he had lodged a complaint against the officer and wished to meet the Acting Station Commander of Maun Police to follow up on the matter.

He pleaded with the court to issue an order allowing prison authorities to escort him to the police station so that he could pursue the complaint.

“I have long made a complaint at Maun Police Station about a police officer who is mistreating me and it seems like my issue is not being taken seriously,” he said.

Masole also informed the court that he was unwell and requested to be taken to hospital for medical attention.

In her ruling, Magistrate Mosweu said the Botswana Prison Service had established procedures for inmates requiring medical treatment and advised Masole to seek healthcare through the prison authorities. 

However, she granted his request to be escorted to the police station to meet the acting Station Commander regarding his complaint against the police officer. The court further postponed the matter to July 13 for a case management conference.

Meanwhile, Masole remains in custody after his bail was previously revoked following allegations that he stabbed the complainant in his pending threat to kill case while out on bail. 

Hehas denied the allegations against him. The 47-year-old man is facing three separate charges, including threat to kill and two counts of assault causing bodily harm. 

Masole is said to have committed the offences in Shashe Ward, Maun, between August and September 2025.ENDS