An accident waiting to happen
Monday, November 07, 2022 | 300 Views |
Segoditshane Road was temporarily closed to protect motorists and some people could not reach their workplaces, out of fear of the hazards awaiting as some roads were dangerously flooding.
The downpour was only brief, and now there are more questions than answers. Firstly, what would have happened had the rain lasted a few more hours? While it is commendable that government is trying hard to improve some roads within the city, the question that still begs an answer is what is the government doing about the poor drainage? This is a recurring problem and it has been happening for a couple of years now.
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...