Khama, Balopi testimonies delay Masalila case

Masalila contends that he was unprocedurally fired. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Masalila contends that he was unprocedurally fired. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Former president Ian Khama, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general Mpho Balopi and former party legal advisor Parks Tafa are all expected to give evidence before court in relation to the sacking of the BDP executive secretary, Thabo Masalila during their reign.

The trio, who are accused by Masalila of dismissing him unfairly, has been reportedly failing to appear before court as expected and now the court has taken a stand on their failure to honour court proceedings. The case has been postponed to November 5.

The matter that has been dragging since 2013 came before Industrial Court Judge Tebogo Maruping.

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