Govt, Dikgosi on collision course?

Already five of the Dikgosi have, in defiance of the minister, allowed the representatives to address the people.

First was Balete's Mosadi Seboko, who not only gave BOFEPUSU a platform at the Ramotswa Kgotla on Friday, but also read a 'confidential' letter addressed to her by the minister, according to a weekend newspaper. Seboko is reported to have told the Friday meeting that she has an obligation as a tribal leader to protect the welfare of her people and those who are sojourners in her jurisdiction. This, she said, she has to do without bias. As such she did not wish to be seen to be fighting the government battle with the unions. Such is her conviction that she would not compromise her stand even after the minister called her and gave her the instruction.