Final throw of the dice for govt, BOFEPUSU

The epic battle that will feature Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and government has been taken outside the normal stipulated time of arguments in court.  The case is expected to last four hours as opposed to the normal two hours, which are always set aside for argument under normal situations. The judgment is expected on February 6.

Government is appealing the judgment of Justice Key Dingake who in 2012 ruled against its classification of teachers, veterinary services and diamond sorters as essential workers.