Dying for a bite...
Friday, March 23, 2018
There was a time when you could most probably stroll across any one of the many border posts from South Africa into Botswana with little scrutiny by officials. Stories have been told of travellers bringing in undeclared items such as alcohol, toys and even contraband, by simply walking across the border with a smile and a wave.
In 2016, local border officials were caught red-faced when this carefree attitude allowed P70 million of mandrax across the Tlokweng border post into South Africa (SA). Eagle-eyed SA officials nabbed the truck transporting the drugs on the SA side, while locals watched with jaws on the floor.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...