Barloworld stuck with Uncle Parks' 'Jag'
Friday, September 17, 2010
Ophaketse 'Uncle Parks' Gaobakwe had already passed away when the amazing car arrived in Botswana a couple of weeks ago and missed on the chance to drive the car whose designs have been inspired by aeroplane architecture.
Uncle Parks' son, Bissau, said yesterday he turned down the offer from Barloworld to buy the car, saying he did not need it.
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....