Bakwena to welcome other tribes at dithubaruba
Friday, September 06, 2019
Women delivering in form of traditional beer to Kgosi Kgari's wife Mohumagadi Mma Tumagole. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
The event which is a nation-building model will be held under the theme ngwao ya rona Letlotlo (our culture our treasure).
Dithubaruba spokesperson, Tlamelo Letlole told Arts & Culture in an interview that they welcome many other tribes who have settled in the Kweneng region. These include Bakgatla-ba-ga-Mmanaana, Bahurutshe and Baherero amongstothers. “We want these tribes to showcase their culture and encourage social cohesion. We want to remain united as Batswana,” he said.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...