BPF accuses judge, ministers of interference

The complaint targets key figures including Justice Michael Motlhabi of the Lobatse High Court, Minister of Agriculture, Fidelis Molao and Minister for State President, Kabo Morwaeng.

The controversy stems from two separate cases, Case No. UAHGB-000104/23 and Case No. UAHGB-000199/23 involving the BPF. In the former, concerning the matter before Justice Motlhabi, the BPF alleges that a Court Order was leaked to Morwaeng through a WhatsApp group called "12th Parliament" even before the order was officially announced in court. The BPF further alleges that this pre-announcement leak could only have originated from Justice Motlhabi's office, therefore raising concerns of potential misconduct.