Sexwale in Africa: who betrayed who?
Friday, February 19, 2016
As a citizen of a country whose attitude towards fellow Africans has always been under scrutiny, Tokyo Sexwale did not anticipate the cold response from his continent of birth. Equally, the continent believes its only hope has thus far ran a sedated campaign as FIFA prepares to hold a crucial presidential vote on February 26 to choose disgraced strongman, Sepp Blatter’s successor.
Critics argue complacency crept in well before what was initially imagined as a well thought out campaign.
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...