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.
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