Opposition councillor demands millions from state

The case was scheduled yesterday after a case management conference (CMC) at Justice Phumaphi's chambers in the absence of the government lawyers. The councillor has confirmed this and added that he has been awarded costs for yesterday's CMC.

Tawele has slapped the state with a multi-million suit for unlawful arrest, detention and malicious proceedings. The councillor claims P2million for unlawful arrest and detention, and P2 million for malicious proceedings.