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Werda chieftaincy elections under scrutiny

Friday, June 16, 2023 | 130 Views |

Khekhene being congratulated after winning the elections earlier this year PIC: DAILY NEWS

The outcome of Werda chieftainship elections held in October 2022 is surrounded by allegations of gender discrimination and irregularities.

This follows the election of Bruce Khekhene as the village’s new Kgosi, taking over the reins from the retired Kgosi Keleofile Phihadu.

According Johannes Visagie, the spokesperson for the disgruntled Mary Isaacs and her daughter in-law, Jessica, the gender discrimination issue arose during the election process when the duo was allegedly sidelined by the election observers from participating in the elections.

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Werda chieftaincy elections under scrutiny

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