The cruelty of liquidation
Friday, October 28, 2016
Mmele doesn't know when his leg will receive treatment
The vehicles weigh up to 16 tonnes and the incident left him hardly able to walk. Mmele struggles on crutches to support a right leg that is heavily plastered, supported by heavy metal rods that cover the whole shin area.
Now he cannot secure much assistance because the mine that should be coordinating his medical check ups is under liquidation. He has already missed an appointment with a specialist at the Gaborone Private Hospital (GPH) and it is over six months since the metal rods were inserted into his leg. He does not know how and when he will have them removed because he may have to relocate back to the village after October 31.
As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...