BaZezuru to vote for the first time

MaZezuru at church
MaZezuru at church

MANDUNYANE: After residing in Botswana without Identity cards (Omang), which resulted in their disenfranchisement, the BaZezuru of Maseka ward in Mandunyane will, for the first time this year, be casting their votes in the general elections.

Historically they relocated from Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, over 53 years ago to Botswana to preach the Word of God.  They initially settle at Moroka village in the north-east and later moved to Mandunyane, where they currently reside.

Last year the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Edwin Batshu intervened to help them obtain their ID’s in conformity with their citizenship.  Towards the end of the year, national registration and immigration department officers took their services to the ward where they assisted the BaZezuru to register for Omang and birth certificates. 

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