Keorapetse pleads for study on effects of BCL Mine closure
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Speaking during a victory celebration at Joseph Anderson Memorial School recently, Keorapetse said the mine closure has resulted in a lot of students’ movement as well as seriously affected economy of many households.
“Set up a task team and conduct a study to establish how the economic situation as a result of the mine closure has affected education in this town and see what could be done to maintain the excellent academic performances that the town is known for,” he said.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...