Craziness of the younger generation

Miniature flags firmly clad in our hands were energetically waved whenever Moutlakgola Nwako, our then local legislator was a guest of honour at the local kgotla. Nwako was also in the late first president Sir Seretse Khama and his successor the late Sir Ketumile Masire cabinet.

Pupils would be paraded in military-like rows neatly kitted in their school uniforms. Teachers would be shouting instructions so that the agitated pupils did not mess up the drill to welcome the guests. Teachers would always choose the best dressed pupil to impress the guest of honour. To the best of my recollection, Independence Day was indeed beautiful. It was an occasion to behold.