A war of words has erupted between Chief Justice Nthomeng Majara and Government Secretary (GS), Moahloli Mphaka, over moves to oust the top judge from her popular post.

The Chief Justice is furious over a recent notice from Mr Mphaka’s office in which he claims that “peaceful talks” with Ms Majara over her exit from the magistrates have advanced well.

Justice Majara, who has therefore resisted forceful attempts to oust her from her post, has hit back at the GS saying there was no way she could be said to be involved in any peaceful talks, when she has been the subject of spirited sniping by government officials and politicians.

She effectively accuses Mr Mphaka of telling lies on various issues.

The notice from Mr Mphaka’s office informs the public that Justice Majara, who has been under cordon from some cabinet ministers who have openly called for her removal, is in “peaceful talks” with the government over her exit.

Mr Mphaka last week confirmed the faithfulness of the notice from his office, concerning the Chief Justice. He said Justice Majara had since written back to him and he was yet to respond.