We are not safe

Gaborone streets and homes are increasingly becoming very unsafe as criminals continue to wreak havoc attacking unsuspecting people making away with their valuables.

Worse, even the presumably safest places like churches and hospitals amongst others are not safe anymore as criminals are not even ashamed to rob the places of worship, pastors, the sick, medical doctors and people living with disabilities.

Depending on the proceeds of crime has seemingly weakened the minds of criminals to the extent that they have become preoccupied with dispossessing people of their hard-earned valuables than looking for jobs out there. They pursue their missions with such vigour and violence to the extent that they don’t seem to care about the well-being of those they rob and sometimes leaving them with serious bodily harm.


Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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