Sad day for Botswana music: Sasa Klaas dies at 27

Local female rapper Sasa Klaas (Sarona Motlhagodi) of Mmamongwato fame has tragically died in a helicopter crash earlier today, Mmegi has learnt.

Police confirmed the helicopter crash but did not provide details on casualties or survivors. Sasa, born May 17 1993, is the daughter of Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Annah Mokgethi.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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