A call for calmness in Thamaga
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 | 690 Views |
As tensions rise and factions emerge, it's crucial for relevant stakeholders to step forward and broker peace, ensuring the integrity of Thamaga's customs and the rule of law are maintained.
The recent meeting called by Kgosi Kgari II, prompted by an instruction from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, highlighted the rift within Morafe over the rightful heir to the chieftainship. With Bone Gobuamang, the daughter of the late Kgosi Gobuamang Gobuamang, and Matshego Gobuamang, her uncle, vying for the throne, the community is at a crossroads.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...