Patrick Van Rensburg (1931-2017) by Jeff Ramsay

Van Rensburg
Van Rensburg

The late Patrick van Rensburg was one of the founders of modern Botswana, a hero in the struggle against Apartheid, and through the work of his Foundation for Education with Production (FEP) internationally as well as domestically recognised pioneer of alternative education systems

Locally he was a principal founder of the Brigades movement in the Central District, which among other things gave rise to various rural production units and cooperatives, three secondary schools and the Mmegi newspaper.

During his long and distinguished career, Van Rensburg touched the lives of countless individuals in our country and region, including this author, in a positive, life changing way. One expects that there will be many tributes in the coming days.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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