BOSETU, DPSM finally reach settlement
Friday, August 17, 2018
According to a letter updating members from BOSETU secretary general, Tabokani Rari, the meeting between the two parties took place this week as ordered by the court. The Lobatse Judge, Godfrey Nthomiwa had given both parties time to engage on terms and return to court on August 7, 2017.
The case was about what the teacher union terms discrimination against their members whom they believe deserve to be paid scarce skills given that the many Business Studies and Accounting teachers employed in junior and secondary school are foreign nationals.
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...