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Bukalanga submission to the Presidential Commission

Friday, July 01, 2022 | 2340 Views |

Presidential commission committe PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

This submission is limited to two issues only: declaration of Bukalanga Tribal Territory; and inclusion of the word “language” among the rights and freedoms, which anyone can enjoy without curtailment or discrimination.

Introduction

Section 1 of the Constitution of Botswana proclaims Botswana a Republic. However, a critical analysis reveals that the foundation for the Republic is the Tribal Territories Act1, which in turn influenced key institutions as well as important pieces of legislation.

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Bukalanga submission to the Presidential Commission

This submission is limited to two issues only: declaration of Bukalanga Tribal Territory; and inclusion of the word “language” among the rights and freedoms, which anyone can enjoy without curtailment or discrimination.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred