Tonota troubled over Gaolathe's absence
Friday, May 21, 2010
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.
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....