Malema a security threat

Malema
Malema

Government tried in vain yesterday to deflect suggestions it refused maverick opposition South African politician Julius Malema an entry visa because it considers him a security threat.

While he refused to be drawn into details of why the government denied the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) leader the visa Department of Immigration and Citizenship director Mabuse Pule did confirm that Malema’s application was subjected to security vetting.

“Malema’s application returned from the security vetting process on Friday morning and the board (that is a special visa screening board set up to consider his application) made its decision the same day around 10am, but I cannot disclose client information with the media,” he said.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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