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Who's in the wrong?

The Yarona FM Awards (YAMAs) created quite a stir, earning a reputation as a flop. The radio station had enlisted the services of South African actress and model Pearl Thusi to co-host the eighth edition alongside Yarona FM's Afternoon Drive Time presenter, Phemo 'DJ Sway' Mmola.

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.


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Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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