The dust not yet settled

Matolwane- Lesanapole residents leaving court
Matolwane- Lesanapole residents leaving court

LESENEPOLE/MATOLWANE:Although Lesenepole came out as the preferred name for the Tswapong village through a recent voting process, peace still eludes its residents.

The wrangle over the naming of the village dates as far back as 1979 when residents found themselves bitterly divided between Lesenepole and Matolwane.

While those in favour of Lesenepole as the name of their village are still in a celebratory mood over their victory, the losers are seeking legal counsel on the matter.

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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