Social media not an excuse for insensitivity

Batswana are known to be a tolerant and compassionate nation. But the development of social media seems to have taken away that concept of botho.

In recent years, we have seen a development of unfortunate behaviour by some who seem to want to compete on who posts the most entertaining or nasty comments, especially on Facebook.

This outward behaviour reared its head on Monday, following the incident of a young woman of around 25 years of age ,who allegedly jumped from the seventh floor of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC).

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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