Opposition talks almost done

Friday, September 23, 2016

Opposition leaders Nehemiah Modubule, Dumelang Shaleshando, Duma Boko and Motlatsi Molapise at a recent press conference PIC: TSELE TSEBETSAME

Opposition unity talks that were expected to end in December could be wrapped up next month. Information passed to Mmegi indicated that the committee met last week and yesterday for negotiations to start. The parties have confirmed this.

According to sources, the talks started last year and all the committees tasked with the talks will be making final submissions next month.

However, the critical one that might take time for the parties is the constituency and ward allocation one. This is the issue that contributed to the collapse of the first umbrella talks in 2013.

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