Bagammangwato royals clash in court

Justice Chris Gabanagae of the Gaborone High Court is scheduled to preside over a case on Tuesday wherein Bagammangwato royals, led by former president Khama, are contesting government's denial of access to the Kgotla. The applicants, comprising individuals such as Ian Khama, Rasebolai Kgamane, Mokhutshwane Sekgoma, Phokontsi Seeletso, Seretse Peter Khama, and the Bagammangwato tribe, represented by the first five applicants, are challenging the restrictions imposed by the authorities.

The respondents in the matter include Serogola Seretse (Mothusa Motshwarelela Bogosi jwa Gammangwato), the District Commissioner of Serowe Administrative Authority (SAA), the Director of the Department of Tribal Authority, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, the Commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), the Commissioner of the Botswana Police Service (BPS), the Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), and the Attorney General (AG), collectively serving as the first to eighth respondents.