Phokoje’s survival instincts laid bare
Friday, June 02, 2023 | 180 Views |
Phokoje during a discusion PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Phokoje’s recent effervescent exhibition of her “never seen before photographs” was not just a presentation of Botswana’s natural beauty but also a demonstration of her life journey. The exhibition titled, ‘Ikigai’ was held at the Cotton Cloud in the Fields Mall on May 26-27.
Her photographs on display showed the beauty of Botswana’s natural wildlife and environment. They take one through a journey of emotions and her love for photography which started as just a burning sensation to capture moments for memories.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...