Few sparkle in My Star
Monday, April 14, 2014
Tshegofatso
Even the best of the competition, the likes of Obakeng, Khumo and Tshegofatso, did not display their usual class. One particular contestant that deserved credit for giving the show zest was Patricia. In fact, the bubbly vocalist gave the audience reason to be with their excited chants of her name.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...