Ratholo chieftainship dispute escalates
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
In the application, Direkileng cited the Attorney General (on behalf of the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Slumber Tsogwane), and Mangadi as first and second respondents respectively.
Tsogwane appointed Mangadi as Ratholo chief in June 2017 amidst murmurs and opposition from some sections of the village residents who said he was not the rightful heir.
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...