The ban, by the Batawana tribal leaders, was enforced last year. This week, Kgosi Charles Letsholathebe told The Monitor that the ban, not to serve men deemed undesirable at the Kgotla, was taken by the morafe. It was not a unilateral decision by Bogosi. Letsholathebe said the decision was taken to preserve the social values of the tribe. He said they are not discriminating against anyone but want people to respect the Kgotla as a sacred place.
Kgosi Tawana Moremi, who is also the MP for Maun West, said he had nothing to do with the ban and was not briefed about it. But he said it is not necessary to consult him about decisions that are taken at the Kgotla. However, Tawana would not say whether he supports or disapproves of the ban.
