Let�s Be Vigilant During The Festive
Monday, December 18, 2017
The holidays commonly referred to as the festive season, is usually created with a number of challenges, which include overspending, overindulgence in alcoholic drinks and reckless behaviour (usually due to intoxication).
This period also has been known to record a high number of fatal accidents. It is against this backdrop that The Monitor appeals to the community at large to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and bring in the New Year in a responsible manner. These particular holidays are unique; as for Christians it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...