Outspoken trade unionist to have his day in court

Motshegwa
Motshegwa

FRANCISTOWN: Outspoken trade unionist Ketlhalefile Motshegwa’s dis- ciplinary hearing has been moved to Gaborone next week Thursday, at an un- disclosed venue.

Motshegwa, who is the secretary gen- eral of the Botswana Land Board and Local Authorities Workers Union (BL LAWHU) appeared for a disciplinary hearing last week wednesday at the Francistown City Council (FCC).

The latter are his employers. The FCC has charged Motshegwa with an offence of, ‘ Absence from duty without leave or reasonable excuse as outlined in the public service act.

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Khama and gov't must step right

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