Man swims in Parliament�s water fountain
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Unconfirmed reports say that Central Police Station (CPS) officers temporarily detained the trespasser but released him after a whipping.
The station commander, Modisaotsile Bonang was not available for comment as his phone rang unanswered. Parliament’s public relation officers referred queries to the Speaker whose secretary said the National Assembly clerk is the best placed person to talk about the issue. The clerk was unavailable for comments as she was said to be in a meeting.
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...