The Undefeated - Nama In Botswana (Part 2)
Monday, September 24, 2018
From 1863 until his death, Kooper was the head – “Gaob” or “Kaptein” - of the Kharakhoen (Kai//khuan) or “Fransmen” branch of the Nama (Namaqua or Nama-Khoe).
While Kooper’s death and burial at Lokgwabe in January 1913 is documented, the date of his birth at Pella, located just south of the Orange River in what is now the Northern Cape is uncertain. One can, however, confirm that by the 1850s he was with his father Kaptein Piet Kooper in central Namibia.
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...