The passing of Sir Ketumile Masire
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Rre Rra Gaone, as he was affectionately referred to, was a unique leader. He helped to strengthen our democracy at a time when autocratic leadership was more the norm.
During his presidency, he created the necessary environment for the various political formations to dialogue on the long term political future of the country.
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....