Mohale FM YOUTH activist Tšolo “Tjeka-Tjeka” Thakeli has approached the High Court seeking to overturn the appointment of Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) Youth League president, Lesala Maphathe, as Director of the Youth Apprenticeship Programme.
In his application filed this week, Mr Thakeli argues that the process was unlawful and violated public service recruitment laws.
The Public Service Commission (PSC), the Secretary of the Public Service Commision, Mr Maphathe and Attorney General Rapelang Motsieloa are cited as the first to fourth respondents respectively.
Mr Thakeli says he became aware of the appointment on or about 7 January 2026 through widespread media reports.
He argues that the appointment attracted significant public interest because Mr Maphathe occupies a senior political role within the ruling party.
Mr Thakeli contends that the position is a public service post and that appointments thereto are governed by the Public Service Act of 2005, the Public Service Regulations of 2008 and government recruitment policies.
Mr Thakeli is asking the court to review and set aside the PSC’s decision to appoint Mr Maphathe and to compel the commission to provide reasons for the appointment.
