Why we should all support Chombo
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 520 Views |
Under fire: Chombo is frequently criticised over unemployment and GBV PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Her appointment to lead the Ministry of Youth and Gender symbolises a long-awaited break from the older political order.
However, what should have been a moment of triumph has quickly become a ground for condemnation and criticism. Chombo’s tenure has drawn both praise and disapproval, celebrated by some as the face of a new generation, and dismissed by others as evidence of misplaced trust in youthful enthusiasm.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...