In search of an endangered species

In search of an endangered species
In search of an endangered species

International Men’s Day was recently commemorated worldwide, and in Botswana, with a focus on encouraging more positive male role models in society, particularly in the area of fatherhood. As two Mmegi writers share their personal experiences, it appears positive male role models are an endangered species.

MPHO MOKWAPE

I know the pain of having an absent father all too well. At my age now, I still wonder what my life would have been like had he been around.  Often times, I play the ‘what if’ game in my mind.

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Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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