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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
Rising abortion figures demand urgent action

Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...

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