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Drama ahead of rugby polls

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Drama is brewing in the lead-up to the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) elections scheduled for tomorrow, with reports indicating that some candidates have been disqualified for failing to meet requirements.

The elections will take place during the Union's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Botho University.

According to information received by MmegiSport, certain individuals who expressed interest in running for various positions, including Neal Gouws aspiring for vice president-administration, have been disqualified. Other candidates who were disqualified are Mpho Masisi, Tjeludo Monyai and Ronan McGann, all belonging to the same camp as Gouws.

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Drama ahead of rugby polls

Drama is brewing in the lead-up to the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) elections scheduled for tomorrow, with reports indicating that some candidates have been disqualified for failing to meet requirements.

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