Let’s combat passion killings
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 900 Views |
Despite peace and tolerance being synonymous with Batswana, a series of murders glorified as passion killings have not been reflective of the standard of serenity abound in our society. There is no passion in the heinous crime of murder as usually men use weapons such as knives, axes or guns to slay their partners.
The aggrieved used to control anger or frustration and channel such feelings towards non-destructive outlets but over the years, they have been exhibiting a frightening lack of control.
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...