Politicians should set their priorities right
Friday, September 18, 2015
Ipopeng ward councillor Gaone Majere of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had tabled an unsuccessful motion to topple Muzila.
What is shocking and disappointing is that the mover of the motion could not raise pertinent Standing Orders supporting his motion of no confidence on the city mayor. He could also not get the requisite support from his colleagues, as they were equally clueless on the right approach. In fact, Majere failed to articulate his motion.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...