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Independence mood dampened

Someone explained independence day as a day in which large crowds of people gather to show their dependence on alcohol.

How apt and downright brash and trashy! Independence day signifies the day when we shed the yoke of imperialism.

It is a great deal in Africa.

Editor's Comment
Exercise extra caution!

Unfortunately, petty thieves tend to be more vicious around this time as they also prepare for the festive season. Culturally, many Batswana go home for the holiday, and petty thieves are amongst those who go home. Burglaries, car break-ins, and attacks on unsuspecting pedestrians seem to be on the rise!That is not all, as scammers continue to take money from pensioners as well as other Batswana who may fall prey to their unscrupulous tactics....

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