An unseen magician

A dark and formless void, without shape or substance, inhabited solely by chaos. In the blink of an eye a tiny spark ignited, and transformed into a giant ball of fire. In the wake of this dramatic theatre, the birth of the first star and the beginning of the world.

The universe gradually took shape as the star shone, emitting gas and dust. From the heat and light, an unseen magician fashioned planets floating amongst the now star-studded universe.

Surely the show was not complete; the curtain couldn’t have fallen on this master stage. For what is a stage without its performers? This could only be the first act, the unseen magician required something more, something to give it meaning and substance. And so the Almighty created life. The tiny creatures journeyed through time, each evolving and adapting to the changing environment and carving out their own niche in the world. And so, full of wonder and mystery the world was born.


Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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