Ntwa kgolo...

Thursday, July 20, 2017

The events that took place in Bobonong over the weekend are a timely reminder of how easily political rhetoric and brinkmanship can easily slide into violence, even in a country with a culture of peace and dialogue such as Botswana.

Violent politics are not the preserve of certain African states or cultures over others and have nothing to do with race, history or even drivers such as poverty and greed.

Anytime human beings are engaged in a race for power or influence, certain animal instincts fight to break to the surface, turning even the most genteel of candidates into stone or punch-throwing hooligans.

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Ntwa kgolo...

The events that took place in Bobonong over the weekend are a timely reminder of how easily political rhetoric and brinkmanship can easily slide into violence, even in a country with a culture of peace and dialogue such as Botswana.

Relay team hunts elusive gold

Nico launch late Houdini act

GU face Galaxy hurdle in title defence

Tables turn on disciplined forces

Softball constitution under scrutiny

Bodybuilders ready to flex muscles

UB Rhinos on the charge

Ditlhokwe returns after long term injury

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply