Pantsula Power: A call to action against social Ills
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 | 80 Views |
Parade by Mapantsola. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
The event, scheduled for March 7, 2026, promises to be an unforgettable experience, with 44 affiliated branches from across the country converging to make a statement against social ills.
"We are convening to give back to, and address pressing issues like GBV, substance abuse, and theft," says Laki Kunene, Chairperson of the Botswana Pantsula Association. The event will feature a parade, with participants donning their finest Pantsula attire, including Brentwood, Carduccis, and Navada, among others.
Over the years, there has been many reports of infants being abandoned by parents. Many factors can contribute to child abandonment, some of which may stem from mental health issues and lack of support, but other reasons may be that one could have made better choices with proper education. Some parents abandon their infants due to financial difficulties and the fear of having to provide for a newborn. Many developed countries have come up with...