FORMER Prime Minister Motsoahae Thabane who is accused of the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo will finally stand trial when Justice Molefi Makara hears his case in the High Court on March 10, next year.

Thabane is charged along with his current wife, ’Maesaiah together with Rethabile ‘Chakela’ Mokete, Seabata Lieta, Macheli Koeshe and Molefi ‘Matima’ Mokatja.

Chakela, a famous famo musician and leader of the notorious famo gang, Terene has since died from COVID-19 complications.

Lipolelo was gunned down at her Ha Masana residence on the outskirts of Maseru on the night of June 14, 2017, just a few days before her husband’s inauguration.

The accused also face attempted murder charges of Lipolelo’s friend, Thato Sibolla who was travelling with her on the fateful night.

Sibolla who has since turned state witness sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack.

The accused are further alleged to have damaged Lipolelo’s vehicle by peppering it with bullets during the incident.

The Thabanes on Tuesday this week made a brief appearance in the High Court where a pre-trial conference was held by Assistant Registrar of the High Court, Advocate Tebello Mokhoema in respect of their long awaited case.

The interview was conducted in the presence of the media, legal representatives of the accused and the accused’s families.  

A charge sheet prepared by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was read during the interview before their personal details were taken.