Deaf students betrayed
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Tensions at the Ramotswa Centre for Deaf Education boiled over yesterday when support staffers downed tools in protest against the non-payment of April salaries, even as the Education Ministry demands answers about alleged gross maladministration at the institute.
At least 35 support staff, including kitchen, cleaning, grounds and administration staff, began a peaceful sit-in at the school citing non-payment as well as a lack of consultation from their superiors.
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...