Justice rather than a deal – Matsheka :: Mmegi Online

Former Finance Minister and legislator, Dr Thapelo Matsheka, says he will likely reject any settlement offer in his P19 million lawsuit against the DIS for unlawful arrest, vowing that he wants justice and public clearing of his name.

The former Lobatse Member of Parliament’s comments come amidst speculation that the Directorate on Intelligence Security and the Attorney General could be seeking an out-of-court settlement in matter. The speculation comes hot on the heels of an admonishment of general state litigation by President Duma Boko who said the government should avoid needless litigation.

Matsheka alleges he was unlawfully arrested and detained from August 2 to 7, 2022 by members of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) in connection with a missing six-year-old from Lobatse who was later found dead. Matsheka, who is suing for P19 million in damages, amongst other things, says the legal challenge is not about the money but justice and vindication from the crime he was accused of having committed.

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Justice rather than a deal – Matsheka

Former Finance Minister and legislator, Dr Thapelo Matsheka, says he will likely reject any settlement offer in his P19 million lawsuit against the DIS for unlawful arrest, vowing that he wants justice and public clearing of his name.

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