Moatlhodi supports motion, backs down

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MP for Tonota South, Pono Moatlhodi on Friday stunned parliament when he initially broke ranks with his fellow Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members after supporting the motion calling for an investigation into the examination crisis.

He then concluded his speech by making an about turn and declaring, "I don't see the need for a commission."

Until Moatlhodi's speech the Botswana Democratic Party MPs had unanimously rejected the motion calling for an investigation into the examination crisis in direct contrast to opposition members who were in support of it. In fact BDP members have maintained that there was no examination crisis.

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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