Who's in the wrong?
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 90 Views |
However, the excitement fizzled out prematurely as news circulated on social media that Pearl Thusi left the show after just 10 minutes on stage. Unsurprisingly, she didn't hold back on her dissatisfaction, taking to social media to label the event a disaster. In one post, she quipped, “If you’re from Botswana please just call me Kedibone. It's only right.”
Opinions were divided, with some supporting her decision not to associate her brand with the perceived inadequacies of the show, while others argued that she should have soldiered on, regardless of any issues, and fulfilled her hosting duties. Amidst the controversy, the saying 'the show must go on' comes to mind, emphasising the strength of pushing through challenges rather than walking out and criticising the event.
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...