BOSETU congress deliberates on partisan politics
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
“We will give the congress an opportunity to debate issues including partisan politics as there is no motion specifically dealing with this issue. We don’t know what will come from the floor of the congress,” said BOSETU secretary general, Tobokani Rari in a recent interview with Mmegi.
In recent times, Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) has apparently been drumming up support for the opposition tri-party coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...