Court cancels election of Mogotha Kgosana over irregularities

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The Francistown High Court has declared the position of a Kgosana for Mogotha Ward in Tewane Village vacant, ruling that the election of a new Kgosana was illegal and unfair.

Justice Lot Moroka found that the election process held on January 13, 2023, was flawed and did not follow proper procedures.

“As a result, the appointment of the Kgosana has been set aside and the seat of Kgosana for Mogotha Ward has been declared vacant,” he said.

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Court cancels election of Mogotha Kgosana over irregularities

The Francistown High Court has declared the position of a Kgosana for Mogotha Ward in Tewane Village vacant, ruling that the election of a new Kgosana was illegal and unfair.

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