Also known as: BPF member David Ikanyeng
BPF councillor who was elected Palapye District Council chairperson after a no-confidence vote, leading to an ongoing court dispute over the Minister's refusal to recognise his election.
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Mmegi
… Justice William Moncho dismissed the application after finding that Ikanyeng had failed to comply with a statutory requirement to give the Minister and the Attorney General notice of his intention to institute legal proceedings against the government. …
Court dismisses Ikanyeng’s Palapye chair challengeMmegi
The developments come despite a demand from David Ikanyeng’s lawyers that neither claimant should preside whilst their court dispute remains unresolved. …
Ketshogile chairs PDC despite legal demandMmegi
… Kuti was responding to an August 12 letter from Tony Matilo Attorneys, acting for Ikanyeng, which demanded that the deputy chairperson lead all council proceedings until the High Court decides the leadership dispute. …
Palapye CS threatens attorney over 'improper' letterMmegi
It is a matter in which Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor, David Ikanyeng, is challenging the refusal by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Kethalefile Motshegwa to recognise him as the council chairperson. …
Real court battle over Palapye District Council beginsThe Botswana Gazette
David Ikanyeng has withdrawn his urgent High Court case in Gaborone and will instead pursue a judicial review in the Lobatse High Court challenging Minister Motshegwa’s decision to reinstate Kabo Ketshogile as Palapye District Council chairman SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The legal fight ov …
Palapye Council Chair War Shifts to Lobatse CourtMmegi
… pplication before the Lobatse High Court, signalling that the legal battle over the council's leadership is far from over.The dispute arose after a section of councillors passed a motion of no confidence against the incumbent chairperson, Kabo Ketshogile, before electing Ikanyeng …
Ikanyeng withdraws, files fresh challengeMmegi
The leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, a development that has since triggered legal action and heightened political tensions within the District.BPF member David Ikanyeng has taken PDC, the Ministry of Local G …
Palapye council battle masks UDC riftThe Botswana Gazette
A Palapye District Council leadership dispute has reached the High Court, where BPF councillor David Ikanyeng is challenging Minister Motshegwa’s decision to reinstate a UDC councillor removed through a motion of no confidence as chairperson SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The leadership tussl …
Motshegwa Sued Over Palapye Council ChairmanshipMmegi
This comes after the councillors toppled PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile with a motion of no confidence and voted in David Ikanyeng as their preferred chairperson. …
PDC suspension sparks political falloutThe Botswana Gazette
The BPF has taken control of the Palapye District Council chairmanship after David Ikanyeng was elected following a successful motion of no confidence against UDC councillor Kabo Ketshogile. …
BPF Oust UDC From Palapye CouncilJustice William Moncho dismissed Ikanyeng's court application challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs' refusal to recognise his election as Palapye council chairperson, finding that he had failed to comply with a statutory requirement to give the Minister and Attorney General notice of his intention to sue the government.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Justice William Moncho dismissed Ikanyeng's court application challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs' refusal to recognise his election as Palapye council chairperson, finding that he had failed to comply with a statutory requirement to give the Minister and Attorney General notice of his intention to sue the government.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Ketshogile is chairing a PDC council session from August 17 to 25 despite a demand from David Ikanyeng's lawyers that neither claimant should preside while their court dispute remains unresolved.
19 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Palapye council secretary has rejected a lawyer's letter demanding that the deputy chairperson lead council proceedings pending a High Court ruling on the leadership dispute, calling the letter "highly irregular and improper" and arguing it seeks to influence proceedings before the court delivers its decision on September 28.
19 August 2026 · Mmegi →
BPF councillor David Ikanyeng is challenging the Minister of Local Government's refusal to recognise him as Palapye District Council chairperson after councillors passed a motion of no confidence against the previous chair and appointed him instead. The court case was postponed after Ikanyeng's initial legal representatives withdrew, and his new attorney requested time to prepare.
7 August 2026 · Mmegi →
David Ikanyeng has withdrawn his urgent High Court case in Gaborone and will instead pursue a judicial review in the Lobatse High Court challenging Minister Motshegwa's decision to reinstate Kabo Ketshogile as Palapye District Council chairman.
7 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
After councillors passed a motion of no confidence against Kabo Ketshogile and elected Ikanyeng as his replacement, Ikanyeng has withdrawn an earlier case but filed a fresh urgent review application before the Lobatse High Court, indicating the legal battle over the council's leadership continues.
30 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, triggering legal action. A BPF member has taken PDC and the Ministry of Local Government to court to challenge the minister's endorsement of Ketshogile as PDC chairperson, citing a dispute over councillor voting.
22 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A BPF councillor is challenging Minister Motshegwa's decision to reinstate a UDC councillor who had been removed through a motion of no confidence as Palapye District Council chairperson, with the dispute now before the High Court.
18 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The minister suspended the Palapye District Council and all its committees after councillors removed PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile (UDC) and voted in David Ikanyeng (BPF) as preferred chairperson, citing governance failures and the need to restore stability.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Patriotic Front has taken control of the Palapye District Council chairmanship after David Ikanyeng was elected following a successful motion of no confidence against UDC councillor Kabo Ketshogile.
5 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →