Fired DIS agent reinstated

Friday, June 26, 2020

The Gaborone High Court has reinstated a Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) employee who was fired on medical grounds by former spy agency’s director general, Isaac Kgosi.

Walter Matsoga’s employment was terminated in 2017 for medical reasons, months after he was involved in a car accident. Last Friday High Court judge, Justice Godfrey Radijeng ordered that Matsoga be reinstated and that he be paid arrears and the costs of his litigation.

Justice Radijeng said the dismissal of Matsoga was unfair and that Kgosi’s decision was illegal to retire the applicant on medical grounds.

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Fired DIS agent reinstated

The Gaborone High Court has reinstated a Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) employee who was fired on medical grounds by former spy agency’s director general, Isaac Kgosi.

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