Judgement On Legality Of Mogwera's Suspension Soon

Masego Mogwera PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Masego Mogwera PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

The Gaborone High Court will on September 20, 2019 deliver its judgement in a case in which the suspended Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) president, Masego Mogwera is challenging the legality of her dismissal.

The urgent case was heard before Justice Christopher Gabanagae on Friday.

Mogwera was suspended from the union on April 27 at a meeting that was held at Regent Hotel.

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When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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