New Miss Botswana Pledges To Make A Difference
Monday, December 17, 2007
Kgomotso says she is a shy girl and winning Miss Botswana is a big challenge for her.
Kgomotso hates drinking and she is not a party animal. "I hate drinking. I do not like what other teenagers are doing at weekends," says the 18-year-old beauty queen. She enjoys staying home and watching television with her siblings. "I do occasionally go out with my friends but I don't like partying."
At home, Botswana is still lagging in many aspects despite some steps taken to fix the situation. Those living with disabilities are often ignored and shut out from basic rights, access to services, or social participation. A motion tabled in Parliament by Kgatleng Central Member of Parliament, Mpho Morolong, calling for the introduction and adoption of sign language as an official language in Botswana is indeed a welcome development.The deaf...