Policing the police
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
From describing the situation as “most frustrating and disappointing,” in January, Kgathi on Thursday said he felt “shamed,” after revealing that in August alone 38 police vehicle accidents were recorded.
“Some of you drive police cars recklessly as if you are not custodians of the law,” Kgathi told senior officers at a recent meeting.
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...