Maitisong President concert fits the Bill
Monday, November 30, 2015

Sereetsi. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
They came out from everywhere. From dustbins, old and abandoned vehicles, behind defunct fridges, from the theatre roof, down the stairs, dark alleys and one cat - really cool one - came out from an empty green water bowser.
They meowed all the way to the stage where a charming catfight ensued. It was a battle between Urbanites and Kong cat crews. That was the beginning of Act One at the Maitisong President Concert 2015 on Friday.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...