Boteti villages to sue over looming relocation

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The government has ignored a 30 days statutory notice by the residents of Khumaga and Moremaoto who are fighting the looming forcible displacement aimed at creating space and comfort for wildlife.

Residents of Khumaga, Moreomaoto, Rakops and Motopi villages are questioning and protesting government’s lack of consultation on the matter saying the government’s plot to hoodwink them into submitting their land to animals will not work.

After a series of correspondences with the government including the Office of the President, the residents engaged Moeletsi Attorneys to act on their behalf on the matter.

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Boteti villages to sue over looming relocation

The government has ignored a 30 days statutory notice by the residents of Khumaga and Moremaoto who are fighting the looming forcible displacement aimed at creating space and comfort for wildlife.