News stories by Sello Motseta

There is growing dissent in the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over laws that enable the government to regulate the media. Member of parliament, Keletso Rakhudu, broke ranks with his party by publicly criticising the Media Practitioner’s Act as an 'assault' on the 'fundamentals' and 'undermining' free and independent media. He claims a number of his colleagues shared his dismay but were fearful of speaking out.