Political parties must respect freedom of expression
Friday, June 13, 2008
The alleged forced retraction of Member of Parliament Botsalo Ntuane's views on the country's certain State of affairs is a glaring example of how bad things can go when democratic principles are trampled wily nilly.
BDP as a ruling party is very significant hence we will always feel the shake whenever it loses a grip. One step in the wrong direction especially by the ruling party can lead this country into an unimaginable chaotic state of affairs. This is what motivates us to always react whenever the party shows some mismatch in terms of their actions and the ideals in which they claim to stand for.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...