Botswana feud may lead to ‘disaster’, say analysts
Cape Town - Political analysts have warned the government of a “diplomatic disaster” if it does not weigh in on escalating tensions between Botswana and South Africa. This comes amid allegations that one of South Africa’s top mining businesswomen, Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe, who has mining operations in Botswana, was trying to influence that country’s leadership elections.
Lieutenant Mmuso Tseleng of the Botswana Police said: “Motsepe-Radebe is alleged to have sent money into the Republic of Botswana to lobby votes in the Botswana Democratic Party presidential election. Last week, Ramaphosa sent a special delegation including Minister of Foreign Affairs Lindiwe Sisulu in a bid to quell the escalating feud.
Media reports in the neighbouring country also reported that the mining mogul’s private jet was intercepted by Zimbabwean officials after allegations that she flew to Victoria Falls with $5.5million to “buy votes” for Botwana’s former foreign affairs minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi.
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