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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.

Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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