Speaking to the media on Thursday, he stated that the defiant MPs were merely exercising their constitutional rights. "As a democratic nation, we respect the right of members to vote according to their conscience. However, it is unfortunate that this...
Politics, a game played with numbers delivered a curve ball for the BDP this week in a voting fiasco that saw the contested constitutional amendment bill failing to pass. While the constitutional reform was a top priority for the BDP, the Umbrella...
2019 healthcare pledgesAfter the 2019 General election, the BDP under Masisi was straight away met with a mammoth task when the outbreak of COVID-19 hit the country merely five months after taking office and it strained the health sector requiring...
About 144 agents have taken the Attorney General on behalf of Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) to court for reasons that there has been breach of public service regulations. The agents, who say they work through shifts, contend that...
Mupane, owned by Hawks Mining, a citizen company, has not been operating since March this year owing to serious cash flow problems. Since then, the company’s employees have been lying idle at home without pay. Mupane reportedly owe creditors money...
The unions have described the dismissals as hasty, unwarranted, and unjustified, labelling them as a senseless attempt to resolve a long-standing dispute over unpaid salaries. The matter could escalate to the Industrial Court as the unions which had...
As the world incessantly migrates to the fourth industrial revolution and requires people to be innovative and think on their feet, Ba Isago has secured a partnership in an attempt to deliver the now called ‘Design Thinking’, a programme brought...
However, despite Loeto’s compliance, prosecutors asked that he be further remanded in custody as investigations are still at infant stages. Appearing before Extension II Magistrate’s Court yesterday, State prosecutor Simon Galebonwe said...
According to the party, there will be re-runs in Goodhope/Mmathethe, Okavango West and Tati West. The contentious Goodhope/Mmathethe will see two Cabinet ministers, Peggy Serame and Edwin Dikoloti, face off again. Okavango West and Tati West will...
As an effort to propel more women into Parliament and close the gender gap in political participation and representation, the BCP has once again nominated its spokesperson, Pheko, to try reclaim the constituency it held for a decade between 2004 and...
Through her lawyer, Kgosietsile Ngaakagae, Reboeleng is challenging the confession she made saying she was forced into doing so and that it was not voluntary. Although she is yet to take the stand, the defence says when she made the confession, she...
The incident occurred at a local bar where the duo had gone out to entertain themselves and imbibe for the night. No.2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang said the 20-year-old boyfriend allegedly witnessed his girlfriend...
The victim was allegedly walking alone to the bar that fateful night when she met the suspect on the way who subsequently attacked and subdued her before he proceeded to rape her. No.2 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang...
Kutlwano Police Station commander, Superintendent Neo Serumola said the suspect was arrested a week ago in connection with the alleged assault of the deceased. He further said the death occurred during a brawl at a local tavern in Block 1 location,...
The arrest follows an incident whereby the girl's parents, suspicious of their daughter's recent change in behaviour and irregular movements, covertly followed her to the suspect's home. Machaneng Police Station Commander, Superintendent...
Different speakers at the launch of the coalition’s parliamentary candidate, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa and his team of council candidates, aimed more at luring the seniors to vote for the coalition. In the past, opposition parties have targeted...
Out of 61 constituencies, only seven were informed that their appeals were still under review by the party's Central Committee (CC). According to party chairperson, Slumber Tsogwane, the remaining appeals will be addressed soon. However, some...
When addressing BDP members during the manifesto launch and leadership meeting, she highlighted that for the first time, the party's Central Committee (CC) includes eight women. However, she emphasised that more efforts are needed to increase...
The legislators raised the concerns during a parliamentary session in response to a enquiry by MP for Nkange, Never Tshabang, who had asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lemogang Kwape, to disclose the amount spent by government for the late...
Appearing before Magistrate Ditebogo Ntuli today (Wednesday), Gabaake pleaded for bail, citing his role as the breadwinner for his mother and children, expressing concern that no one would care for his family if he were further placed in custody. For...
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