Opposition protest govt�s lack of consultation

Joint opposition parties protest march in Selebi-Phikwe
Joint opposition parties protest march in Selebi-Phikwe

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Opposition parties held a mass demonstration in Selebi-Phikwe on Sunday in protest against government’s failure to consult them in decision-making among them, the recent closure of the BCL Mine.

The demonstrations commenced in Botshabelo and ended with a political rally at the General freedom square that was addressed by the parties’ officials including Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando.

The protests were also against the electronic voting machines (EVMs), high unemployment rate as well as poor students academic performance in public schools.

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