Understanding postpartum depression

In a poorly lit dank room, Masego Gaasite lies huddled on a rumpled bed, her face to the wall.

She wears a threadbare cotton nightdress that has seen better days and her hair is matted with perspiration against her scalp.

In the far corner of the room, the soft whimpers of an unhappy baby break the otherwise silent morning.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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