Butale's presidency hangs in the balance

Butale approached the court on urgency seeking an order declaring that he is the lawful president of the BPF. The applicants in the matter are listed as Butale, Reitumetse Aphiri, Ford Moiteela and the BPF.

The respondents, whom Butale says are causing instability within the party are Tshekedi Khama, Vuyo Yane Notha, Robert Mariba, Prince Bosilong, Ian Khama, Motswasele Kganetso, Dr Kolaatamo Malefho, James Kgalajwe and Moiseraela Goya, all who Butale said are suspended from the party.