No invite for rejected candidates in Judges� position
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Molale told Parliament this week that he was not aware of any invitation to the bench of candidates whose recommendations were rejected by President Ian Khama.
He explained that in the case of Omphemetse Motumise the recommendation followed an advert for the post of the judge, following retirement of Judge David Newman.
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...