Seeletso reappointment irks Mmadinare
Friday, August 25, 2017

Kgosi Mokhutshane Sekgoma for Mmadinare chiefainship
Members of the community that thronged a Kgotla meeting addressed by Kgosi Mokhutshwane Sekgoma on Tuesday rejected the decision to appoint Seeletso to continue acting in the position until October next year when the rightful heir assumes his seat.
Seeletso retired in 2014 as Mmadinare Kgosi to give way to the rightful heir, Mphoeng Mphoeng, who is still pursuing his studies. However, a fortnight ago, Mmadinare tribal leadership was summoned to Serowe where they were informed of the decision taken by Bamangwato Regent, Kgosi Sediegeng Kgamane, that Seeletso is to continue acting until next year. Their main concern is that Seeletso had not worked well with them for all the years he was leading them and they wondered why Kgosi Maureen Mphoeng, who is a Mmadinare resident, could not be appointed to fill the vacancy.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...