Kgatleng farmers reject BMC tax
Monday, December 14, 2015

Christopher Tsopito speaking at Kgatleng Beef producers Association meeting
“This is just a way to kill pastoral farming and at the same time deprive farmers of their hard-earned cash,” one farmer charged.
Sparks flew at a meeting of the Kgatleng Beef Producers Association (KBPA) held at Segale Primary School in Mochudi on Saturday where it was resolved farmers should seek audience with agriculture minister Patrick Ralotsia early next year to demand answers.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...