BDP suspends Majaga
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Majaga was arraigned on charges of defilement before Nata Magistrate’s Court on Monday. In a statement released this morning the ruling party stated that Majaga has been suspended for 60-days to enable him to clear his name in the wake of the charges levelled against him.
“As a party that respects and upholds the rule of law, the BDP will allow Majaga to deal with the charges without prejudice and allow for completion of the process of the law,” reads the statement from the party.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....