Media should not be fearful of criticism
Friday, September 29, 2017
The name fits well for the simple reason that the media provides checks and balances against the three arms of government. As much as we expect parliamentarians, judges, and Cabinet ministers to be responsible for their actions, and leading by example, the same should apply on us.
We criticise MPs for formulating unjust laws and policies; we criticise the Judiciary for judgments we deem unfair; and we ‘hammer’ ministers who abuse their office to enrich themselves and to oppress the voiceless.
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...