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'Honeymoon's over, act now!'—Local teachers tell gov't

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Temporary teachers demonstrations. PIC: DUMA FM FB PAGE..

Botswana's temporary and unemployed teachers yesterday staged a protest at Gaborone's government enclave, urging the new administration to prioritise local teachers over foreign nationals in addressing citizen unemployment.

The teachers embarked on a demonstration to voice out their frustrations and deliver a petition to the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Major General Pius Mokgware. Their grievances include unpaid salaries and unrenewed temporary contracts.

The protesters, led by Thabang Kopelo, stated through their petition that they have three demands which advocate taking a leap of faith in Batswana instead of foreign nationals.

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'Honeymoon's over, act now!'—Local teachers tell gov't

Botswana's temporary and unemployed teachers yesterday staged a protest at Gaborone's government enclave, urging the new administration to prioritise local teachers over foreign nationals in addressing citizen unemployment.

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