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Bulela Ditswe entry fee could hamper broke talent

Monday, March 18, 2024 | 370 Views |

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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