Bakgatla petition ping pongs through govt
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The petition, authored by Bakgatla – Baa – Kgafela to President Ian Khama a fortnight ago, has already sparked strong emotions in Mochudi, with some villagers spending a night in vigil and walking great distances to deliver the document, while royal family members are reportedly incensed with the move.
Yesterday, Presidential spokesperson, Jeff Ramsay told Mmegi that the Local Government Ministry would respond to the petition. Originally, the Office of the President had said it would asnwer the petitioners last week.
The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...