Terreblanche's death should not spark racial chaos
Friday, April 16, 2010
Midweek, the hotels and lodges in the otherwise insipid farming village-town of Ventersdorp in South Africa's Northwest Province were bursting at the seams with bookings that could only have been managed by seeking help from surrounding settlements and towns.
And what is the excitement about? Could it be about the contribution of Terreblanche's farm to the bourgeoning economy of the new South Africa? Could it be about his proven love for humanity? Could it be because he so impressed the board that looks after the Nobel Peace Prize that they feel a sense of guilt because they did not reward the man for his humanitarian work?
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...