Shine Bright Oweditse Phirinyane

Monday, September 23, 2019

The bitter pill to swallow is that in a competition there has to be a winner. Therefore, with Miss Botswana crowned, the nation has to rally behind the queen.

The competition is a process and during that journey, the contestants build a fan base, and they support the contestant with the hope that she will win.

While social media is a good thing, it has since become a platform where many express themselves. However, some abuse the opportunities presented by social media by bullying and insulting others.

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Shine Bright Oweditse Phirinyane

The bitter pill to swallow is that in a competition there has to be a winner. Therefore, with Miss Botswana crowned, the nation has to rally behind the queen.

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