Mmadinare residents divided over acting appointment
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Kgosi Seeletso
Three months ago, the furious community of Mmadinare flatly defied Bamangwato Tribal Authority to bring back Kgosi Phokontsi Seeletso to stand for Kgosi Mphoeng Mphoeng, as the acting chief until October 2018
Morafe that thronged a Kgotla meeting addressed by Kgosi Mokhutshwane Sekgoma rejected the appointment of Kgosi Phokontsi Seeletso when the rightful heir is available. There has not been any response from Serowe.
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...