Squatting surges upward in Bamagwato capital

Serowe Rural Administration Centre PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Serowe Rural Administration Centre PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

SEROWE: Squatter camps have become an eyesore in Serowe where some members of the community have resorted to illegally apportioning themselves pieces of land for shelter, as land authorities' allocation ensues at a snail's pace.

Concerned villagers raised the issue of the emergence of squatter camps with former president and the Bangwato kgosikgolo, Ian Khama and his younger brother Tshekedi Khama, who both were addressing the community at Makolojwane Kgotla recently.

Squatters are apparently emerging in Makolojwane and Marulamantsi wards.  Lindani Mathumo, who was complaining about noise in the area, raised issues of environment pollution from some members who dispose of waste in the nearby bushes and the lack of a decent police station.

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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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