Progress On BMD Mediation By UDC
Monday, August 28, 2017
Following numerous media enquiries on the progress made so far and the huge public interest in the matter, we would to share with the nation the latest developments.
On August 22, the NEC met with the Ndaba Gaolathe-led team and received their version of the genesis of the BMD conflicts.
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...