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Gopolang pushes boundaries

Ozzil Gopolang
Ozzil Gopolang

Ozzil Gopolang wrote On The Verge during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

He attributes his inspiration to the then global crisis, lockdowns, and conspiracy theories surrounding the virus. “It was a time when most of us discovered our hidden talents. So for me, I think the COVID-19 era inspired me to write science fiction, and of course, my love for Sci-Fi movies,” he says.

The book follows a junior doctor who uncovers a conspiracy involving a virus designed to wipe out humanity. He fights against dark forces, including aliens and assassins, while navigating time travel. Gopolang explains the meaning behind the title. “It signifies the brink of extermination. The world and humanity were on the verge of extermination, and heroes emerged in order to find ways of combating the threat,” he said.

Editor's Comment
Get back what was stolen, and lock the door

That a single private law firm pocketed P6.5 million for just four cases, out of a total P11.1 million paid for 25 matters, reeks of a system that was not merely disorganised but open to abuse.Bayford has taken a welcome first step by telling the Public Accounts Committee the truth. Now he must act decisively to ensure it never happens again and that any money lost to wrongdoing is recovered.The figures are staggering. Whilst ordinary Batswana...

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