Tonota troubled over Gaolathe's absence

FRANCISTOWN: Anxiety is growing in the Tonota North constituency, which has remained without a parliamentarian since the hospitalisation of its Member of Parliament, Baledzi Gaolathe.

The MP has been in hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, for several months now.

Some councillors are concerned that the absence of Gaolathe will son jeopardise development in the constituency.Councillor Kenosi Mabalane of Mathangwane North Ward believes that Gaolathe should retire. He said by doing so Gaolathe would be doing justice to his constituents. "The constituents should express their complaints about the absence of their legislator and they should call for his retirement so that he paves way for fresh elections in the area," he said.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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