Debate in parliament on 'exam crisis'
Monday, November 29, 2010
In debating the motion Leader of Opposition, Botsalo Ntuane reminded the House that the opposition is in existence to ensure that the government delivers on its mandate. He pointed an accusing finger at the ministry as being responsible for the examination crisis. Ntuane said the examinations were so scandalous that they call for a commission of inquiry.
He described the education situation as a metaphor for acceptance of deteriorating standards. "Are we prepared to compromise standards for the sake of political expediency," he questioned rhetorically.
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...