A constitutional inelegance

Even as Batswana scramble to acquaint themselves with the specific constitutional provisions that have granted Molale his failsafe for the Goodhope/Mabule election, intense debate around the matter suggests a level of astonishment among citizens.

While it was expected that the minister would naturally step down in order to contest the by-elections, it was not expected that he would be reappointed hours later in line with a certain section of the constitution.