R v Mokete (A080 0013 goes with A080 0014) (CRI/T 58 of 95) [1996] LSHC 121 (19 December 1996) | Murder | Esheria

R v Mokete (A080 0013 goes with A080 0014) (CRI/T 58 of 95) [1996] LSHC 121 (19 December 1996)

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1 CRI/T/58/95 IN THE HIGH COURT OF LESOTHO In the matter of : R EX vs TEBATSO MOKETE JUDGEMENT Delivered by the Hon. Mr. Justice B. K. Molai on the 19th day of December, 1996 The accused person is before me on a charge of murder, it being alleged that on or about 7th January, 1994 and at or near ha Pokane in the district of Butha-Buthe, he unlawfully and intentionally killed Ts'eisa Makamane. When it was put to him, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. Mr. Makotoko, who represents the accused in this trial, informed the court that the