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It’s December

As November slowly but surely slides into oblivion and December rolls in on the wheels of inevitability a feeling of foreboding almost sweeps through the entire populace.

November is a precursor of all things exciting. The biggest thing about November is getting dividends from a Motshelo club. Officially this dividend is meant to buy Christmas food and clothing for kids.

However, most if not a good part of it is reserved for the Christmas beverage at the village. It is sacrilege to go to the village and have no money to buy alcohol for village folk.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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