Once Calm Tlokweng Now Criminal Haven

Monday, March 12, 2018

Once an island of peace, Tlokweng, located a a short distance east of Gaborone has turned into a haven for criminals. The Monitor Staff Writer, PINI BOTHOKO observes that Tlokweng, now a melting pot of economic migrants and bargain hunters for affordable accommodation, is experiencing an upsurge in criminal activities that has left law-abiding neighbours in constant fear of their lives

For the majority of people who relocate from far-flung villages for greener pastures in Gaborone, their first stop is Tlokweng village for cheaper or affordable accommodation.

While boosting the estate business for Batlokwa, this however has comes along with bad things like the increase in criminal activities as the population of the village increases exponentially.

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Once Calm Tlokweng Now Criminal Haven