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Has life become worthless?

Seven years ago, many were shocked by the gruesome murder of a 16-year-old Form 2 student, whose body was reportedly found under a tree near Mogoditshane Senior Secondary School.

As many wondered what wrong the young boy could have done to end up killed, it emerged that his own cousin was a suspect in the murder after he claimed P50,000 from Botswana Life. Thato Tsametse, who was last week sentenced to death for the murder of his cousin, had reportedly taken out two Mmoloki Funeral Covers valued at P25,000 each.

Over the years, the media has been covering the murder case, and some revelation has come up that certain individuals seem to see killing a human being as some kind of sport or economic solution! Where did we go wrong? Are we that devious a nation that someone can kill another for a cigarette or plot to cash out on insurance money?


Editor's Comment
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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