02 Sep 2015

President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama has in accordance with Section 97 of the Constitution of Botswana appointed a Tribunal to inquire into the conduct of four Judges of the High Court, namely; Justices Key Dingake, Mercy Garekwe, Ranier Busang and Modiri Letsididi. 

A news release from BGCIS states that the Tribunal shall consist of Mr Justice Criag Howie, Chairperson (Former President of the South African Supreme Court of Appeal, and current member of Botswana Court of Appeal), Mr Justice John Foxcroft (Former Judge of the Cape Supreme Court, and current member of the Botswana Court of Appeal and Mr Justice Isaac Lesetedi current member of the Botswana Court of Appeal. 

The release further states that pending the conclusion of the Tribunal, and in accordance with section 97(5) of the Constitution, the four Judges have been suspended from the performance of their duties with effect from September 1, 2015. The Tribunal commenced its work on September 1, 2015 and is expected to present its report to the President by December 1, 2015. Ends