Gov�t apply for stay in BDF lovers case

Friday, December 16, 2016

Barred: The BDF is appealing against the reinstatement of lovers Uaria (left) and Tlhapisang

The Botswana Defence Force’s (BDF) Romeo and Juliet’s dream of adorning military outfit again may be just that, as their employer fights to keep them out of the military for good.

This week the state filed a notice of motion seeking a stay of Justice Zein Kebonang’s judgement issued on November 18 that ruled in favour of the lovers.

Kebonang had ordered the immediate reinstatement of Thabang Tlhapisang and her lover Kozondu Uariua who were dismissed for allegedly contravening the military’s Policy on Fraternisation and Sexual Harassment two years ago.

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