JSC recommends Radijeng to replace Walia

The Lobatse High Court based Radijeng will replace Justice Singh Walia who has reached the retirement age of 70 and whose contract ends December 31, 2016. However, Walia will stay on for a further six months to complete his part heard matters.

Four candidates, Radijeng, Tendekani Malebeswa, Odirile Otto Itumeleng and Thato Mujaji were interviewed by the JSC on December 7, 2016. Radijeng topped the candidates followed by Malebeswa. Itumeleng and Mujaji had a tie for position three. Therefore, the JSC will recommend Radijeng to President Ian Khama in terms of Section 96 (2) of the Constitution.