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Bulela Ditswe entry fee could hamper broke talent

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) decision to set the fees for parliamentary primary election candidates at P10, 000 and P5, 000 for council candidates has ignited an intense debate.

The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.

This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.

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Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

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