Maele journeys anew into opposition politics

Friday, June 07, 2019

LERALA: Anger, frustration and bitterness have gripped the Lerala-Maunatlala constituency as their legislator, Prince Maele charts new waters as an independent parliamentary candidate.

But, against all odds, the villagers have vowed to stick with their Member of Parliament (MP) as he starts a new journey into politics of opposition.

It was, however, Lesenepole councillor, Mmabesi Olopile who raised people’s emotions with her powerful address, albeit punctuated with tribalism, an evil that politicians have to guard against.

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Maele journeys anew into opposition politics

LERALA: Anger, frustration and bitterness have gripped the Lerala-Maunatlala constituency as their legislator, Prince Maele charts new waters as an independent parliamentary candidate.

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