Precious days to hear evidence from government witnesses on Bushman evictions are once more being wasted in court.
Today, government lawyer Sidney Pilane, has led a party to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in a helicopter to prove that no diamond mining is presently taking place in an area called Gope. Yet diamond mining plays no part in the argument of the applicants, so the trip is completely irrelevant to the case. The trip is a waste of time and money and simply prolongs the limbo the Bushmen find themselves in.
Bushman lawyer, Gordon Bennett, is expected to continue cross-examination of Akolang Tombale, permanent secretary for mining, tomorrow.
Act now to help the Bushmen
Your support is vital if the Bushmen are to survive. There are many ways you can help.
- Writing a letter to the Botswana government is a quick and simple way to let them know of your concern.
- Donate to the Bushman campaign (and other Survival campaigns).
- Write to your MP or MEP (UK) or Senators and members of Congress (US).
- Write to your local Botswana high commission or embassy.
- If you want to get more involved, contact Survival…
- Visit the Bushmen’s own website…
