Who Should Really Benefit From BEC Excellence Awards

Typical of Tswana norm of cleaning up to host a visitor especially of the Head of State magnitude, weeks preceding the celebration were characterised by intense de-bushing the sides of the street leading to the school and clearing of the grass in the surrounding area. Cleaning areas in and outside the school compound was done.

Of particular note was the frenetic filling up of years old potholes and installation of street lights despite the ceremony being held during the day. A month later, only lamp poles have so far been erected with no lamps. Doors to the multi-purpose hall that had been broken for some time and the blown out light bulbs in the building were replaced. The place was spick and span. I have always wondered whether His Excellency’s eye never sees beneath this veneer of cleanliness.