Sad farewell to the legendary ndorondoro

It is not only death that stirs up pain and creates a void in someone’s heart. Any emotional attachment evokes the same feelings when the time to part ways arrives. Staff Writer, ONALENNA MODIKWA KELEBEILE notes such emotions astir in the copper and nickel mining town of Selebi Phikwe

The era of the ndorondoro has come to an end. The articulated buses – notable for their horse and uplifted trailer – were a daily sight on local roads here for decades and had become part of the town’s daily lifestyle.

For many years, these buses were the sole mode of transport for BCL Mine employees and were a near constant sight in the dusty terrains of Botshabelo, Western Area, Phase I as well as along Sefhophe road on their way to Selebi shaft.

Editor's Comment
A promising step for public schools, but...

For too long, the state of many public schools has been a source of shame. We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories of broken windows, unreliable water and electricity, topped by classrooms that are not fit for proper learning. The establishment of the Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) signals that authorities are finally ready to take this problem seriously. We must commend the government for this initiative....

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up