The expulsion of the AmaNdebele
Monday, November 21, 2016
On the walls of the Voortrekker Monument at Gauteng are portrayed many of the Treks supposed heroes. Only one black is included among them: Kgosi Moroka of the Barolong booSeleka.
The Morolong’s appearance in Afrikanerdom’s hallowed hall is a tribute to what the early Setswana historian Sol Plaatje characterised as “the tragic friendship of Moroka and the Boers.” This relationship began with 1836 Batswana-Boer alliance against the Amandebele.
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...