'Zionist' seeks leave to appeal

ZCC Bishop Dr B.E. Lekganyane.PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
ZCC Bishop Dr B.E. Lekganyane.PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Gaborone High Court judge, Michael Mothobi heard an application by attorney Jost Isaac this week, seeking leave to appeal against his dismissed joinder application by the same court.

Isaac, a member of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) had wanted to be cited as a respondent in a case in which the church is embroiled in a constitutional battle against some members of the Tlokweng ZCC branch. He had applied to be party to the constitutional case brought to court by Tshiamo Tladi and 10 others against their church.

The members are suing the church over what they call both violation of the church constitution and victimisation of members.

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