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BPF chairperson, Baratiwa Mathoothe, said in an interview that their relationship with the UDC remains as it is at the moment.He clarified to The Monitor yesterday that, whilst the two parties currently work together within government structures, no...

In an interview with this publication this week, Kekgonegile called for an urgent review of presidential benefits, insisting that leadership must reflect the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens. In this context, the SG strongly criticised...

Against this backdrop, Tlokweng District Council (TDC) says it has moved a step ahead, having already mapped out key strategies aimed at improving its financial position and accelerating local development. Speaking at the start of the year, TDC...

The announcement has reignited long-standing concerns about land, development, and the future growth of Tlokweng village, leaving many residents anxious and frustrated about what lies ahead.To begin with, the news came after the Batlokwa...

In an interview with Mmegi on Tuesday, the party reaffirmed its commitment to renewal, growth and discipline as a member of the governing Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition.The roadmap outlines a year focused on consolidation,...

After a period marked by internal uncertainty and waning confidence amongst some members, the party now seeks to reset, refocus, and most importantly, deliver tangible results. This shift signals not just a change in calendar years, but a fundamental...

However, when examined more closely, the intensity and organisation of the party’s campaign efforts during these contests reveal a different story. Although unsuccessful, the campaigns were notably vigorous, demonstrating that the party remains...

Addressing Batlokwa members on Tuesday afternoon, the Minister emphasised that the authority to select dikgosi rests primarily with the main Kgosi, after which the wider tribe is consulted to affirm the decision. This came into light after the tribe...

Addressing the media last Friday at the council chambers, Bogatsu explained that the council currently generates income mainly from waste collection services. She revealed that TDC is facing a P4 million deficit, which it is working to clear.Bogatsu...

The congress, held in the last July holidays, had resolved that members who had defected to other political parties over the years should be allowed to return, provided they comply with the procedures set out in the party’s constitution.On Tuesday,...

While only 50 voters backed the party in last year’s polls, the weekend by-election saw its tally rise sharply to 143. This significant jump suggests that the BCP is beginning to regain ground in areas where its presence had previously been...

The council believes that the initiative is a critical step toward stabilising operations and reducing dependence on government allocations that are no longer keeping pace with rising demands.Addressing councillors during a recent full council...

Data released from the Tlokweng District Development Committee (DDC) report shows that beneficiaries paid back a meagre P1 million compared to an expected repayment of P11.6 million for the period between 2009 and 2024.“The Ministry of Youth and...

The coalition is this time troubled by a growing pattern of indiscipline among some of its councillors. For example, some councillors, instead of toeing the party line and respecting caucus decisions, have been breaking ranks and openly siding with...

The District Council chairperson, Stephen Lekgobero, revealed that their health facilities have recorded a noticeable drop in the availability of key medications.“We have seen a decline of five percent, moving from 81% in quarter one to 76% in...