Conflict deepens as Basarwa`s livestock to be confiscated-FPK
source: Mmegi
BABOKI KAYAWE
Correspondent
Two trucks packed with policemen and wildlife scouts were on Monday sent to confiscate goats from the Basarwa community of Molapo in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
The spokesperson of the First People of Kalahari, (FPK), Jumanda Gakelebone said the trucks arrived on Monday in New Xade, and proceeded to CKGR where they are to take away goats that belong to the Basarwa who reside in Molapo,” he said. Gakelebone said they were not told why the goats have to be removed from that area.
“I don’t know why the goats are being confiscated, because the Attorney General ordered that we take our belongings with us to the reserve. Does this mean that government might confiscate my blankets as well?” he asked in a rhetorical tone.
However, he said, there are plans to build a tourist lodge near Molapo; though the plans have not yet been communicated to the community and he suspects this might be the primary reason for [continue reading]
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