The drinking holes are the heartbeat of the town’s social lifestyle. It is there that one can hear stories about the state of life and times of any town. On a rainy Sunday night, the Mmegi news crew barhopped through the nightclubs and speakeasies of Zana. Sunday is normally a day when revellers take it easy. We start at Makhubu Poolside Bar, where a small crowd of mostly mature women is relaxed, chatting and drinking. They have been ordered to shut their music off by the police, they say.
Makhubu was once the glory of Phikwe in its heydays, being the meeting place of the who’s who of the town. The swimming pool was a prominent feature and the lush gardens were a major drawcard for the easy-going, nightlife crew. Today it is quite run-down, the pool is empty, sun shades are tattered and it remains a shadow of its former self. The local town council is looking for investors to take over the facility. But still, the Makhubu Poolside is a decent, inexpensive joint said to be popular with those looking for a relaxed outing with plenty of space.
