Tjimukilapejo steals the show
Thursday, October 09, 2014
The group’s play depicted youth voter apathy as a result of their ignorance and dependence on their elders to make voting choices on their behalf, yet are the loudest when complaining of poor political representation or lack of development in their areas.
It also showcased enlightened youths with the assistance of the officials from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) mounting voter education workshops to take them on board.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....