Court Halts DIS Disciplinary Hearing Against Agent Kgoadi
Gaborone, Botswana — The High Court has issued an interim interdict preventing the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) from proceeding with disciplinary action against its agent, Pulane Kgoadi. The ruling puts the disciplinary hearing on hold pending a more extensive legal challenge to the process.
Judge President Reiner Busang granted the interim order this week. Kgoadi sought the urgent court intervention after receiving notice that her disciplinary hearing would proceed on October 24, 2025, regardless of her presence. This development came despite the prior withdrawal of the initial charge sheet against her earlier in the month.
Urgent Legal Action
Kgoadi’s legal team argued for the urgent nature of the application, highlighting the directive to proceed with the hearing despite the withdrawn charges. The court’s decision provides a temporary reprieve for Kgoadi, allowing time for a more comprehensive review of the DIS’s disciplinary procedures in her case.
Background to the Case
The specifics of the charges against Agent Kgoadi have not been fully disclosed. However, the withdrawal of the initial charge sheet and the subsequent attempt to proceed with a hearing have raised questions about the procedural fairness of the DIS’s actions. The High Court’s interdict underscores the importance of due process in internal disciplinary matters within state institutions.
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