Chief Justice reports judges to police

Chief Justice Dibotelo
Chief Justice Dibotelo

In an unprecedented move, the Chief Justice (CJ) Maruping Dibotelo has reported some of his colleagues to the police for investigation.

At issue is the housing allowance, which was paid to some judges who stay in official residences though it is only meant for judges without such residences. According to a recent advertisement by the Administration of Justice, housing allowance for judges without official residence is P6 545.45.

The four justices, Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang are now the subjects of police investigation for an alleged criminal offence.

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