Mokopane �affects eternity�

Mokopane
Mokopane

Poukk Mokopane, a former art secondary school teacher, has always been a firm believer in Henry Adams’ famous saying that “a teacher affects eternity”.

The passionate ex-educator now draws his inner strength from seeing his former students carry on and do well in the neglected art industry after school.  Just seeing this has helped him soldier on.

While he prides himself in that, his work has transformed a considerable number of buildings in the country and sold overseas, but his source of joy is seeing his former students making strides.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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