the monitor

Seek help before it's too late

A prevalent saying amongst many Batswana these days is “re imetswe,” which roughly translates to “we are carrying a heavy load”. As a nation, the concept of counselling often goes overlooked as a resource for alleviating such burdens.

Regrettably, this disregard sometimes leads to regrettable decisions that might have been averted with professional assistance. Recently, a distressing report gained attention: a young man took the life of his six-year-old son due to a dispute with the child’s mother.

While the child’s biological status remains uncertain, the undeniable tragedy is that an innocent life was lost due to the actions of a guardian entrusted with protection.

Editor's Comment
Medicine before ConCourt

Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up