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Butale's ship capsizes

Friday, August 04, 2023 | 450 Views |

After fighting multiple battles to protect his presidency, Biggie Butale now finds himself outside the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).

Butale, who approached the court on urgency after his latest suspension which was then followed by expulsion from the party, failed to convince Justice Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court that he was wrongfully kicked out. He was of the view that some power-hungry members of his party wanted to 'steal' his presidency.

As such he wanted an order that would see five respondents in the matter jailed. Lawrence Ookeditse, Tshekedi Khama, Barulaganye Letang, Dr Kolaatamo Malefho and Mephato Reatile were the first to fifth respondents in the matter respectively.

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Butale's ship capsizes

After fighting multiple battles to protect his presidency, Biggie Butale now finds himself outside the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

BPF should get house in order