The mirage of an 11th hour rescue from death

No nonsense: Khama followed his predecessors' lead in not granting mercy to death
No nonsense: Khama followed his predecessors' lead in not granting mercy to death

Constitutionally, a meeting of the President’s special “mercy committee” is the last hope for death row inmates. Families of the condemned and their lawyers however say the mysterious committee exists in name only and executions have happened while pleas for clemency are pending. Staff Writer MPHO MOKWAPE reports

In the movies, the prisoner is strapped onto the gurney. His executioners prepare to inject him or switch on the electric chair.

A phone suddenly bursts into the life. It’s the governor of the state and he is suspending the execution.

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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...

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