Gov't endorses Baitswi as Seleka leader
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | 60 Views |
Kobe Baitswi
In court documents filed by the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, the government says that Baitswi was lawfully and properly appointed, and that he was chosen by the people of Seleka themselves.
This response comes after Seleka filed a court application earlier this year, claiming she is the rightful heir to the position.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...