Driving Schools Petition Intelligent Testing System
Monday, April 30, 2018
In a petition signed by the members of the Association of Driver School Training, they complain that the new testing centre is different from how they were trained. “We were told this is a pilot project, but we are now being compelled to use this place even though we were not trained. We need to be certified in order for us to be able to train our learners with the new system,” instructors said in a statement.
They also complained that their learners would have to use government vehicles, which they have to pay for in case they cause an accident. “If you cause an accident with the car, you pay half of the expenses for repairing. We are also concerned that we are expected to train learners for a week at the centre before they can be tested. It is difficult for us because all other centres near Gaborone are closed and people are expected to be here daily while staying in Molepolole,” the instructors wrote.
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...