BOSETU Culture Day sparks revolutionary spirit
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 110 Views |
BOSETU cultural day celebration PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The event, graced by Bakwena Kgosi, Kgari Sechele III, teachers and union leadership was held under the theme, ‘Ngwao boswa: Revamping teachers’ welfare and integrity’, sparking a militant force for the revival of teachers’ welfare and integrity.
Attendees even unleashed a toe-tapping rendition of Dr Vom’s ‘Thobane’. There was a feast of traditional dishes such as dikgobe, seswaa and Tswana chicken as teachers bonded, ready to take on the challenges ahead. Despite the camp chair setup, the air crackled with a union spirit that echoed through music and impassioned speeches. Amidst the cultural celebration, regional chairperson, Keikantswe Keikantswe, there were financial challenges that cast doubt on the event’s annual recurrence.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...