Should 18-Year-Olds Be Allocated Land?

Parliament has deferred a motion by Kweneng South East Member of Parliament (MP), Edward Raletobana, calling on the government to revise eligibility for land allocation from 21 to 18 years.

The motion has been adjourned to allow the mover to consult further and re-submit it to the National Assembly. It was deferred following an amendment moved by the Specially elected MP, Lesego Motsumi.

Motsumi said the motion had good intentions but she felt it was directed to the wrong authority.  She felt that it should be directed to the Interpretations Act regarding the majority age.  Motsumi then called for the deferment of the motion to allow for an amendment.

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