Celebrating self government- Btv unable to rise to the occasion
Thursday, March 05, 2015
What I did see was an interview with the amazing Mma Gaositwe Chiepe and then, on Sunday evening, the filming of the commemoration meeting in Lobatse at which she again spoke, fluently and with total recall.
With no disrespect to the other speakers, eight in all as far as I can remember, some were more suited to the occasion than others.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...