Mmankgodi royals resolve presumed chieftaincy dispute
Thursday, August 03, 2017
This follows the recent appointment of the deceased’s only son, Solofelang Thobega, 60, as the new Kgosi of Bahurutshe-ba-Mmankgodi village. It was rumoured that the residents were unhappy with the appointment of the deceased’s brother, States Letlole as the acting village Kgosi since Letlole’s death.
It has been alleged that States had refused to step down from the position to pave way for the deceased’s children, something that the villagers did not welcome. Mmegi learnt that States’ acting appointment divided the village with some garnering residents’ support to boycott the acting Kgosi’s kgotla meetings until he vacated the throne.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...