Letlhakane residents bemoan scarcity of developments

LETLHAKANE: Residents of Letlhakane, in the central district, have complained about lack of developments despite being surrounded by four mines and being a gateway to numerous tourism areas.

With such riches of diamonds surrounding the village, commonly known as Zowa, residents still feel that the government has turned a blind eye in improving its infrastructure. In an interview with The Monitor Boteti Sub-District deputy chairman and also Letlhakane Central councillor, Molemi Galeragwe said that Letlhakane’s population is high and its development should meet the inhabitants.

He said that even though surrounded by mines their village does not have roads, except for gravel roads, which have deep potholes.  Galeragwe also said that the residents of the area drink salty water, which is not good for their health.

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