Another long journey starts for heroine Makwinja
Monday, August 02, 2010
The 21-year-old volunteer said the reception she got mostly from Topisi, Tonota, Dibete and Palapye was overwhelming. This, she said, was evidenced, not only by the warm hospitality but cash donations villagers made."Both the dikgosi and villagers welcomed my initiative," she said.
Moreover, she was humbled by the reception she received in Phakalane upon entering the city. She said it signified that Batswana now understand her cause. Asked what completing the long distance meant to her, she said it marked the beginning of a long journey. "I am done with the walk, but not with charity work," she said.
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...