The deaf lobby for representation
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
A four-member team from BOAD recently made this, and other demands, before the Minister of Transport and Communications Nonofho Molefhi. The team cited the difficulties that the hearing impaired and other disabled people still have to navigate in their everyday lives.
President of BOAD Japheth Moyo led the team, which also included BOAD director Shirley Keoagile, BOAD public relations officer (PRO) James Keabile as well as Wabotlhe Chimza, board member for the Southern African Federation of the Disabled.
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...