Outspoken trade unionist to have his day in court
Monday, May 18, 2015

Motshegwa
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.
Whilst the government seeks to clarify boundaries between elected councillors and Dikgosi, and Khama defends the autonomy of Bogosi, this dispute musn't spiral into division. All parties must step back, breathe, and commit to dialogue rooted in mutual respect and the rule of law.Botswana’s strength lies in its unique blend of modern democracy and deep-rooted tradition. Dikgosi, as custodians of culture and community justice, hold immense...