A Crisis That Demands Decisive Action

Fuel pumps have run dry across the country, plunging the nation into a new crisis, in the middle of a fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It is the manner in which the crisis unfolded, which has stocked anger amongst locals. 

When the first signs of a looming shortage surfaced, the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security permanent secretary, Mmetla Masire was defiant, maintaining there was no crisis.

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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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