Shot in the arm for subsistence farmers
Monday, November 17, 2014
The decision was taken after a meeting with farmers last Wednesday to negotiate contract prices.
BAMB assistant communications officer, Kushatha Modiakgotla told BusinessMonitor that they will now accept to purchase five metric tonnes of grain from farmers down from the previous minimum limit of 10 metric tonnes.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...