Closure as pain lingers
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 | 250 Views |
March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.
Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to their loved ones, a painful burial site indeed. The reality for the families sunk in on Saturday, knowing they would never see their family members again and re-opening the wounds of how they perished.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...