DNA shock as ex Cop told he’s not father of twins

A 44-year-old former police officer from Serowe, Thabo Tsopane, left the Mochudi Magistrate's Court stunned last Wednesday during proceedings with his ex-girlfriend, Kefilwe Kedisang (36), who accused him of failing to consistently maintain their twins.Tsopane requested a DNA test for the boy and girl, and was ordered to continue paying maintenance while awaiting the results. When the couple later received the envelope containing the findings—tests Tsopane said cost himabout P7,000—the results showed a 0% probability that he was the biological father.He told the court that Kedisang could seek a second opinion from other potential fathers. She reacted angrily, alleging Tsopane may have influenced the outcome since he chose the testing facility. Kedisang vowed to conduct another test at a different facility, and the matter was postponed to June 24.Tsopane argued that her decision to pursue another test proved she had the means to reimburse him for the maintenance he had already paid. He said his family, who had helped raise the twins, deserved to know the truth. The court ruled that any new DNA test would be at Kedisang’s initiative and expense.Outside court, Tsopane told The Midweek Sun that he met Kedisang around 2011–2012 and later saw her posting pictures of the twins on Facebook, which convinced him he was their father.He recalled that while the children were staying with his mother in Serowe, a group once arrived claiming he was not the father and knew who the real father was. He and his mother eventually handed the children over at a police station. Tsopane said he stopped supporting the twins after that incident, but resumed payments years later when Kedisang insisted. He admitted his contributions were inconsistent.“After seeing me change cars on Facebook, the woman opened a maintenance case against me, which proved I am not the father,” he said. He added that he felt no emotional connection to the twins and doubted he was their biological parent.

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DNA shock as ex Cop told he’s not father of twins