Let's Pool Forces To End Killings

We have commented on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) several times, but the issue seems to be getting worse by the day. There seem to be a number violent crimes, which most of the times, lead to fatalities, some of which are crimes of passion.

Many non-governmental organisations, have over the years pooled their limited resources to fight the GBV scourge, but the war seems to be far from over, as crimes of passion seem to escalating, and murder cases emanating from other circumstances. There seem to be moral degeneration, a problem, which a number of leaders have talked about at great length to no avail.  Where did we go wrong as a society?

Have adults forsaken their duty to be good role models to the youth? It is high time the issue of the ever increasing murder cases in the country is given the due attention it deserves. All need to come together to address this very painful issue, before it spirals out of control.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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