Judges win interim interdict to stop disciplinary hearing
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) chairperson, Maruping Dibotelo had written to the four judges to show cause why the petition which they endorsed and that which allegedly undermined the authority of the Chief Justice Dibotelo should not be referred to President Khama.
The matter is referred to Khama perhaps to set up the Tribunal to inquire into their conduct. Justices Tshepo Motswagole, Lot Moroka, Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe and Godfrey Nthomiwa respectively say the intended review proceedings will seek to have reviewed and set aside a decision by the JSC to open and continue with an investigation against them in respect of a petition dated August 17, 2015.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...