By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSAGOVERNANCE activist Isaac Mwanza has asked the Constitutional Court to give an interpretation of whether a nominated Member of Parliament can be sworn in as Minister and perform ministerial functions without taking parliamentary oath.Mr Mwanza wants the court to give an interpretation in terms of article 81 as whether one can legally be appointed to an office of minister and perform ministerial functions after dissolution of Parliament and before its commencement as was the case with Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane. He has also questioned whether it is legal for the President or any other appointing authority to terminate employment of public officers without just cause and due process citing article 173(3) of the Constitution.He has asked the court to state whether a presidential abolishment of an office in the public service with a substantive holder is constitutional, legal and valid.Mr Mwanza is also seeking clarity on whether the President can institute, create or […]
ACTIVIST PETITIONS OVER SWEARING-IN OF MINISTERS WITHOUT PARLEY OATH
