Factionalism blamed for BOKA crisis

Exposed: The Commission of Inquiry' report unearths some rot at BOKA. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Exposed: The Commission of Inquiry' report unearths some rot at BOKA. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Factional wars, coupled with financial abuse were at the centre of the rot which has rocked the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA), a report compiled by a Commission of Inquiry has noted.

The BOKA divisions forced four members, including the president, Tshepho Bathai to resign late last year rendering the committee dysfunctional. It triggered a Commission of Inquiry and its findings blamed the divisions for the crisis.

“…within a few months following assumption of office, it became clear that there were two groups within the committee.

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