Maunatlala goes hunting for developments
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Residents want the same developments that are in the neighbouring Palapye Village
Members of the task force, some of whom contested the past elections against Lesole have agreed to set their differences aside. They are touring some parts of the country to address Maunatlala residents to learn from them and work as a team for the development of their village.
Lesole, who is a member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), is at the forefront of the taskforce together with Bonang Mafoko who contested the last elections under the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) ticket and another another opposition activist Patrick Tseleng.
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...