Bontshetse loses to Moatlhodi, with costs

In his ruling, Makhwade considered the two points raised by both the defence and applicants and came to the conclusion that no purpose would be served by listening to the remaining issues raised by both parties in their head of arguments.

“This application is struck out for failure to comply with order 12 rule 12 of the rules of the high court dealing with urgency. This matter is dismissed with costs.  I will state my reasons for dismissing the case tomorrow (Tuesday) in the afternoon,” said Justice Makhwade. A parliamentary hopeful in the Tonota constituency for the Botswana National Front (BNF), Maokaneng Bontshetse, had taken his party to court for recalling him.The BNF, which is in a coalition with the Botswana People’s Party (BPP) and Botswana Movement for Democratic Change (BMD) to form the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) suspended Bontshetse  for refusing to give way to Moatlhodi who defected from the BDP early this year.