Secrecy shrouds Court of Appeal judge appointments

Friday, February 16, 2018

Following the Judicial Service Commission’s (JSC) recommendation of appointment of Justices Zibani Makhwade and Leatile Dambe as Judges of the Court of Appeal (CoA), observers question the criteria used.

During its meeting on Monday, the JSC considered, approved and recommended the appointment of Makhwade and Dambe by President Ian Khama.

This has prompted questions as to what criteria was used to shortlist the two jurists on permanent and pensionable terms under Section 100 (2) of the Constitution and Section 8 (1) of the Judicial Services Act.

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