GBV worries political parties

First lady Neo Masisi holding a plaque during a GBV awareness campaign PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
First lady Neo Masisi holding a plaque during a GBV awareness campaign PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Since the advent of politics in Botswana, some political activists-from the lowest structure of the cell to the presidency-across the political spectrum have been embroiled in sexual misconduct scandals. The latest big fish to be caught in this web is the president of Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), Biggie Butale. Mmegi Correspondent LEBOGANG MOSIKARE argues that it’s high time local political parties adopt sexual harassment policies within their systems

FRANCISTOWN: In most democratic countries, all political movements subscribe to the notion that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and not be subject of sexual misconduct, harassment, or discrimination of any kind.

This can be either in the public, workplaces, voluntary organisations and even in progressive political parties among other areas.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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