Allocation of Tlokweng plots finally begins

Land rush: Chaos erupted at the 'raffle' in 2012
Land rush: Chaos erupted at the 'raffle' in 2012

The Tlokweng Land Board has started allocating plots to 285 people who won a controversial raffle, following the conclusion of an emotional legal battle that stretched for nearly two years.

After the raffle, the 285 plots were due to be allocated to members of the public, but the move was stopped after disgruntled Batlokwa filed a legal challenge to the process of award.

Yesterday, an official from the land authority confirmed that the Land Board started allocating the plots last week to the 285 ‘winners’ who had been patiently waiting for almost two years.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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