Farewell Mother Of The Nation
Friday, May 25, 2018
The shocking and sad news of her passing broke on Monday, and many went through the week in disbelief hoping that it was untrue. However, Saturday confirmed the great loss of Botlhoko Beata Kasale-Kabango, affectionately called by many as AusiB, and the end to an illustrious career.
Mourners, attended the funeral to give support to her family, and many spoke highly of the woman who has worn different hats throughout her professional life.
It is a clear signal that the government’s purse is empty and that our own behaviour has left veterinary officials fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. We have been here before. During COVID-19, many of us thought we knew better. We ignored simple rules, we carried on as if the danger was someone else’s problem, and the virus took lives and left our economy on its knees. We are still broke from that experience. Yet now, with FMD...