Landless amidst plenty: Plight of the modern-day Motswana

Down and out: The availability of land continues to be a hot potato
Down and out: The availability of land continues to be a hot potato

Almost a decade ago I was part of a group of concerned who undertook the momentous task of delivering a petition to government for land policy reform and called for an audit.

Amongst the brave souls who spearheaded the campaign were Jimbo James, Joe Serema, Tebogo Mogaleemang and Motlhaleemang Moalosi.

This was a committed and industrious group of youth (as most of them were at the time and I think I am the only one left in the youth category today). We toiled collecting signatures and defining the agenda of the movement, which would constitute the envisioned petition.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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