Khama-axed magistrate accuses Gabanagae of orchestrating downfall

Thabo Malambane, who was giving evidence when his case resumed on Wednesday before the Industrial Court, said people who were instrumental in his dismissal wanted him to do them favours when presiding over cases.

In his sworn statement, Malambane explained that until the day he gave two murder accused bail, prior to his dismissal by Khama in 2014, following a recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), he had a good relationship with his supervisor, now High Court judge, Christopher Gabanagae who was then the Chief Regional Magistrate for South.