David seeks dismissal of Ketshogile’s bid to reclaim PDC chair
Friday, June 12, 2026 | 50 Views |
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Councillor Ikanyeng David, who was voted Chairperson of the Council before the recent dissolution, has brought objections to the court's attention in a case in which his rival, Kabo Ketshogile is seeking an order to nullify the former as the lawful Chairperson of the PDC.
In a Notice to Raise Points in Limine filed before Mahalapye High Court, David argues that Ketshogile’s application is not urgent and that it does not meet the mandatory requirement of the second limb of order 12 Rule (ii) of the rules of the High Court, in that the Applicant has failed to give reasons why he claims he cannot be afforded substantial redress in a hearing in due course.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...