Court declares Zwenshambe chieftainship null and void

FRANCISTOWN: Justice Zibani Makhwade has set aside a June 6, 2008 decision by the Minister of Local Government to appoint a chief for Zwenshambe village.

Makhwade gave the order in a case in which Dingaan Mulale, representing seven of the eight wards in Zwenshambe, sought an order that the position of chief or headman of records for Zwenshambe be assumed by way of election by Zwenshambe community, duly assembled at their Kgotla.

The respondents in the case were the Attorney General, Kgosi Fredah Mosojane and Moses Mabutho respectively.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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