Tonota troubled over Gaolathe's absence

FRANCISTOWN: Anxiety is growing in the Tonota North constituency, which has remained without a parliamentarian since the hospitalisation of its Member of Parliament, Baledzi Gaolathe.

The MP has been in hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, for several months now.

Some councillors are concerned that the absence of Gaolathe will son jeopardise development in the constituency.Councillor Kenosi Mabalane of Mathangwane North Ward believes that Gaolathe should retire. He said by doing so Gaolathe would be doing justice to his constituents. "The constituents should express their complaints about the absence of their legislator and they should call for his retirement so that he paves way for fresh elections in the area," he said.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

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....

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