Gifted craft woman needs a roof over her products
Thursday, September 02, 2010
As for us the youngsters, we take pride in what our predecessors left behind as part of our culture. Take a look at Tsodilo Hills and how much income they bring in through tourists. The art left behind by a few now benefits the whole nation.
Of course, not all Batswana view their culture with appreciation, especially the youth; but for 37-year-old Mavis Johanah Maripane, culture is one thing she highly regards, more so that she makes a living out of handmade cultural merchandise.
March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...