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Doctor's orders can't be overemphasised

Young Epilepsy Botswana (YEB) held its eighth Purple Walk event themed ‘So They Never Have A Seizure Again’ last Saturday.

The walk serves to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of using treatment to manage seizure attacks.

While many are aware that epilepsy is a medical condition that requires specialised care by health practitioners, there are those who, unfortunately, have other ideas about the condition and often deny their children medical care.


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Mob justice isn't just

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...

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