Khama installs Seleka chief despite pending court dispute

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | 630 Views |

Kobe Baitswi with Kgosi Khama and morafe at Seleka village

A dispute over who should lead the village of Seleka is pending before the High Court, and despite the challenge, the installation has proceeded with Bangwato Kgosikgolo Ian Khama, reportedly overseeing the ceremony.

The matter is between Balemetse Melitah Kobe Seleka, the claimant to the bogosi seat, and the Attorney General, the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, being Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, and Kobe Baitswi, who is the recognised Kgosana.

Seleka is challenging the decision made by the minister to appoint Baitswi as the new leader of Seleka. She says that the decision was wrong, unfair, and unlawful.

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