Kicks continue to fly at troubled karate
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Flying kicks: Peace continues to elude karate PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
He is also demanding payment of his outstanding allowance. During the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), BOKA president, Mpho Bakwadi informed the delegates that Goju-Karate Federation ceased to be a member due to non-compliance with the constitution, specifically failure to pay annual affiliation fees. Ponatshego slapped BOKA with two demand letters this week, which gave BOKA a time frame of seven working days.
“Following a shocking communication to expel us, we write this letter demanding you to reinstate the Goju-Kai Karate Federation with immediate effect because we already have an affiliation fee with BOKA. We are of the view that you acted out of ignorance towards reaching such a reckless decision. We have grossly suffered from this action,” Ponatshego said in the first letter.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...