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State disputes Matsheka’s unlawful detention claim

Friday, April 19, 2024 | 3030 Views |

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has disputed Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Dr Thapelo Matsheka’s claim for alleged unlawful detention.

In a recent filing where the DIS through the Attorney General is once more seeking further particulars from the former Finance Minister, there has been inconsistency regarding his detention.

According to the DIS, it alleges that Matsheka is trying to open the debate on the issue again as it had already been dealt with by the court last year at the time he had applied for his release.

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