Knives out for Moswaane supporters
Friday, July 31, 2020
The three are followers of suspended ruling party Member of Parliament (MP) Ignatius Moswaane. The disciplinary action comes after BDP activist, Otto Masogo wrote a letter to the ruling party demanding that action be taken against the trio for assaulting him nearly five years ago.
Until recently, political gatherings were not allowed as a strategy to combat the spread of COVID-19. Mmegi has learnt that now that political meetings are allowed, dealing with the case involving the trio is one of the priorities for the party.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...