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Official opening of the Legal Year

The official opening of the Legal Year 2026 took place on February 3, marking the commencement of the judicial business and settting up the tone for the administration of justice in the year ahead. Adressing attendees, Chief Justice Gaopalelwe Ketlogetswe touched on a number of issues such as the expected launch of specialised commericial court in March. He also said the establishment of specialised courts strengthened the quality of judicial decisions and enabled the courts to respond effectively to the changing needs of society.
 

 

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Caption: Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe inspecting a guard of honour at the official opening of the 2026 Legal Year in Gaborone on February 3.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Procession of Justices of Court Appeal and judges of the High Court was also part of the day\'s activities.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Acting President Ndaba Gaolathe (left) and Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe during the official opening of the Legal year 2026.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Members of the Judiciary observing a guard of honour.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Kgosi Khama IV of Bangwato (right) and Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs were also in attendance.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Members of the bar observing the procession

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Some of the invited guest attending the 2026 Legal Year.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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Caption: Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise (left) and Minister of Sport and Arts, Mr Jacob Kelebeng also graced the occassion.

Location: Gaborone

Photographer: Phenyo Moalosi

Event: Legal Year Opening

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