Comrade Democrat, ntlodise nokana
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
"O raya ntlodise dinokana?" laughs out Botswana Congress Party spokesperson Dumelang Saleshando when quizzed about the latest phenomenon to drive politicians up the wall with frustration.
Botswana National Front's spokesman Moeti Mohwasa calls it something else. "Ntlhatlose molatswana".
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...