BDP youth suspensions likely to backfire
Friday, January 26, 2018
The ruling party recently suspended Thabo Autlwetse, Onneile Segwai, Bruce Nkgakile, Thatayaone Serema, Bonang Morapedi, Kitso Mazebedi, Sekano Bodio and Patience Kaego. Kabo Ketshogile, who was suspended resigned before the disciplinary hearing took place.
The six men were initially given a 60-day suspension last year. The two-year suspension was imposed on them after a disciplinary hearing early last week.
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....