A Reflection on Transgender Awareness Week
Monday, November 23, 2020
It has been subject to debate in Botswana, because of the many casualties who have died as a result of the said law.
In a country that is host to many endangered species, including rhinos, elephants, lions, which poachers could quite literally kill for, it is a law that becomes even more complex.
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....