CMB Directors Not Off DPP's Hook
Monday, September 27, 2021 | 1650 Views |
Timothy Marsland and Rapula Okaile were jubilant in August following a High Court decision, which cleared them in the close to P500 million pension fund controversy.
Marsland has been held in a South African prison awaiting extradition to Botswana after being arrested by Interpol for allegedly trying to flee to Germany.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...