Resolving land disputes: call for transparent gov't intervention
Monday, May 22, 2023 | 150 Views |
It is disheartening to see the dismissive response from Permanent Secretary in the Lands ministry, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi that fails to address the specific grievances raised by the developers.
There is an urgent need for transparent and effective government intervention in resolving land disputes.
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...