Nswazwi: The cradle of Kalanga history
Friday, May 16, 2014
Mohabala Masalila Nswazwi elder. PIC PINI BOTHOKO
It certainly is a natural boulevard with long dark trees lining the road as it weaves and curves, as if endlessly, though a mere nine kilometres from the junction towards the Tutume turn-off.
It is only after my rollercoaster ride into the village where I am going to tap into the exciting history of the village, that I realise that the road is so unique.
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...