Big match to mark Motlakase stadium opening
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Motlakase chairman, Mangisi Segadimo said Highlanders have agreed to play his side although dates are still to be confirmed as they await the completion of the new stadium. South African company, Evergreen Turf, is expected to lay the turf at the stadium this week. The pitch will be ready for use in six weeks.
"We didn't give them (Highlanders) the exact dates because we are waiting to see how the project will go. Hopefully we will play them at the new stadium. They wanted us to visit them but we told them we are in the process of building a stadium," Segadimo 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....