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Contrary to President Ian Khama’s assertion that his decision to suspend the four judges is not reviewable, the judges argue that there is a case law that supports the proposition that such decisions are reviewable.

The judges also say it is incorrect that the applicants have not demonstrated that a review of the President’s decision to suspend has sound prospects of success. “In this case, the decision to suspend and the decision to establish the tribunal were unlawful and unconstitutional. There are strong prospects that the President’s decisions will be set aside on the ground that they are unlawful and irrational,” wrote Justice Key Dingake in his replying affidavit.

The quartet: Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang, contend that Khama has exercised his discretion to suspend them in terms of Section 97 of the Constitution in a manner that is proper and lawful.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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