Jeweller finds home in art
Friday, June 19, 2015
Kebakile wearing one of her pieces
If Kebakile had used her academic qualifications she would probably be working for international organisations such as the United Nations and perhaps end up as a diplomat.
But she chose art and stayed home to design beautiful jewellery and accessories that are so beautiful they could make any modern woman empty her purse to get a piece.
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...