How the SPTC mayoral case was fought

Thursday, April 21, 2011

FRANCISTOWN: The landmark case in which Selebi-Phikwe Mayor Lekang Mukokomani has challenged his removal from office has exposed the council's ineptitude.

When the case started in earnest at the Francistown High Court last Friday, it was apparent, sparks were going to fly in this legal battle.

The applicant in this case was Mukokomani represented by attorney David Ditiro assisted by his partner Kagiso Jani. On the other hand, the council's principal attorney Phillip Mokone represented the first respondent, SPTC.

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How the SPTC mayoral case was fought

FRANCISTOWN: The landmark case in which Selebi-Phikwe Mayor Lekang Mukokomani has challenged his removal from office has exposed the council's ineptitude.

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

Stage set for Metropolitan chess championship

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