Capturing the mood of a school
Friday, December 08, 2023 | 150 Views |
Like a war weary army upon learning of a declaration of a ceasefire, everyone wants to scuttle out of the scene as soon as possible. Depending on the culture of a school, there are standard and distinct protocols associated with closure of business.
The standard protocols are mere compliance issues that have universal applicability entailing a clearance exercise based on a check list of things required. Usually there are (if any) limited compliance challenges as many members of staff would want to satisfy the requirements in order to secure their release.
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...