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Enough is enough!

Young people continue to perish due to road traffic accidents caused either by reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, involvement in fights that end tragically, and substance and alcohol abuse.

On Saturday at around 9am it was reported that an accident claimed the lives of five people who happened to be related. The car they were travelling in is said to have attempted to overtake only to realise that the oncoming car was fast approaching. When the driver tried to get back to his lane, he hit the car he was trying to drive past whilst overtaking.

Many quickly took to social media to show sympathy to the victims and also offer their condolences to family members. Most of the people, whilst not being necessarily rude, expressed disapproval for the way some owners of the VW Golf model of cars, commonly referred to as VrrrrrPhaaa. Some of the owners of these particular models always make sure they drive their vehicles at very high speeds regardless of the roads they are driving on.

Editor's Comment
Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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