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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
Let's show compassion to baby Asli

Her story is heartbreaking not only because she is fighting for her life at such a tender age, but because her parents have spent months navigating a medical journey filled with uncertainty, delays, and rising fear.What began as something that seemed as simple as jaundice has escalated into a life-threatening condition that now requires an urgent liver transplant.For Asli’s parents, the reality is devastating. They are not asking for luxuries...

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