When the reality of quarantine kicks in
Friday, March 27, 2020
On Tuesday, dozens of Batswana came face to face with the scary reality of coronavirus. They crossed the border early in the morning and returned to a nightmare.
At Pioneer Gate in Lobatse, medical practitioner, Dr Montoedi Matlhare found himself amongst a group of bewildered citizens who were rounded up while attempting to return to Botswana.
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...