IEC postpones by-elections

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Wednesday said it has shelved by-elections scheduled for May to a later date due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Two by-elections for Metsimotlhabe and Boseja South wards in Gabane-Mmankgodi and Mochudi East respectively were set to be held at the end of May.

The seats became vacant following the passing on of elected respective councillors Andrew 'Fonnie' Sebobi and Letlhogonolo Donald Kwapa. The duo ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillors died in separate tragic car accidents late February. 

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