A question of identity
Friday, October 21, 2022 | 500 Views |
Kim Karabo Makin, 'the doors of culture shall be opened', 2022, Installation view at Linnaeus, Gaborone
I became acutely aware of the complexities when I was in Cape Town, with its racialised environment.
I was often asked, “what are you?” At first I’d say, “I’m coloured”, but the inquisitor would often deprecate with a “no, you are mixed”. In South Africa, this is a racial question.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...