Khama defends the ban on music festivals
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Speaking during the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) South West region meeting here on Friday, Khama said the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture Development, Thapelo Olopeng will continue to engage with industry players to ensure there is safety at local festivals. “An injury to one is an injury to all.
We cannot take for granted that one life has been lost at the event. To us that is a big loss and we have to be accountable to control any lawlessness to avoid further damage,” said Khama.
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...