Defaulting affiliates owe BFTU P500,000
Friday, February 19, 2010
Speaking at a press conference, BFTU secretary general Gadzani Mhotsha said that about 12 affiliates have failed to pay the arrears with some having defaulted for 12 months. The BFTU has 30 affiliates.
The BFTU constitution's clause 4.2.3 stipulates that a member be expelled from the organisation (BFTU) if it fails to pay subscriptions for three months.
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....