Bontshetse delayed action on his future � judge

Looking nowhere: Bontshetse delayed taking action through his party channels and the court
Looking nowhere: Bontshetse delayed taking action through his party channels and the court

FRANCISTOWN: Justice Zibani Makhwade has dismissed the urgent application by a member of Botswana National Front (BNF) Maokaneng Bontshetse whom the party recalled and suspended, on grounds that he failed to act on time.

Makhwade said that Bontshetse delayed challenging his dismissal through the party structures, and throught the courts, although he was fully aware that the matter needed to be resolved urgently.

“By a letter dated July 29, the BNF informed Bontshetse that he was being recalled as the party’s candidate and the position was declared vacant.  The letter was delivered to him on September 3”.

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