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Applause for peaceful Serowe West by-election

Serowe West became one of the hotly contested seats, considering the drama that surrounded the constituency before and after it was declared vacant.

The vacuum occurred when then Member of Parliament, Tshekedi 'TK' Khama, decided to go on self-exile in neighbouring South Africa and as a result missed two consecutive parliamentary sittings, leading to his disqualification in the National Assembly.

Many people wondered why this time around there were so many law enforcement officers as compared to the other by-elections.

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Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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