The forerunners of the Matsha tragedy
Friday, November 20, 2015

Public school learners are frequently transported in trucks
Eleven years ago, two siblings and their cousin at Kedia Primary School perished in a truck accident just a kilometre away from Kedia village in the Boteti area. All told, the death toll came to five.
The truck, which was used for Namola Leuba (drought Relief) projects, also carried shovels, axes, grass slashers and an assortment of other construction tools.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...