Mothers' Day Evokes Mixed Emotions
Monday, May 14, 2007
It is at this time that mothers are pampered and given all the attention that they rarely get during the year. They are given presents as a sign of appreciation for all the things that they have done for their children and families.
For children whose mothers have died, the day naturally evokes sad memories. But for the fortunate ones, it is and was yet another great day to remember.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...