Intermarriages are common in Botswana
Thursday, August 19, 2010
In presenting the findings of a research on the topic, Dr Nomagugu Setlhare-Oagile of the University of Botswana revealed that the fact that there are more interracial marriages occurring in Botswana could be a reflection of a more open and thoughtful society. She said interviews conducted showed that Batswana are more tolerant of these unions than other African States.
The study was titled 'phenomenological exploration of intermarriages between men of European/United States/Australian heritage and Batswana women of African heritage' presented at the first international conference of the Botswana Counselling Association.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...