Tempers flare as Siele vists Mochudi
Monday, October 06, 2014
The Commission was established to consult with the tribe and obtain their views on the cause of the impasse and how it can be resolved, and make recoammendations to government.
Bakgatla made it clear to the minister at the packed Kgotla meeting that what they are interested in is the reinstatement of their KgosiKgolo Kgafela Kgafela II and his deputy Bana Sekai. They also requested a response to their petition written to Khama. Members of the tribe also said they had expected the minister to first call the delegation, which met Khama on September 24 and report back to them. They also noted that Khama had informed them that Siele would not be part of the proceedings. However, Siele assured the tribe that both parties, (Khama’s commission and Bakgatla delegation) will work together.
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...