the monitor
Lifestyle

Police spoil Fete De la Musique

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 220 Views |
Mogwana Traditional group. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Mogwana Traditional group. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Amid fanfare and all the hype around the Fete De la Musique festival, the event became a disappointment after organisers were forced to cut it short on the orders of the police.

The annual international Fete De La Musique festival hosted by the Alliance Française Gaborone marked its return this past Saturday at Thapong Visual Arts Centre, and attracted an impressive crowd.

Held in collaboration with the No. 1 Ladies Coffee House, the festival promised to give patrons the kind of excitement associated with a show of its stature, but many left the place disappointed when the festival was halted just as things were getting heated.

You may also like this

Makhadzi, promoter deal sees singer returning to SA

Larona Makhaiza |
06 November 2026
Makhadzi (middle) approached the High Court following her complaints on social media platforms that she had been held hostage in Botswana and had surrendered her passport to the deputy sheriff PIC: LARONA MAKHAIZA

BDF legends leave revellers yearning for more

Pini Bothoko |
03 November 2026
The BDF Legends ensemble comprised Frank 'Franco' Lesokwane, retired Major Phale, Warrant Officer Herbert Boatile, Warrant Officer Sebele Morolong, Warrant Officer Lister Boleseng, Soccer Moruakgomo, Makhwengwe Mengwe and Phemelo 'Fresh' Lesokwane

Motlhabaneng cultural celebrations get financial backing

staff writer |
30 October 2026
Lotsane Safaris’ P25,000 pledge is part of the company’s continued support for communities in the Bobirwa region
Latest Stories
Makhadzi (middle) approached the High Court following her complaints on social media platforms that she had been held hostage in Botswana and had surrendered her passport to the deputy sheriff PIC: LARONA MAKHAIZA

Makhadzi, promoter deal sees singer returning to SA

Larona Makhaiza | 1 h ago

Mainoo, Lacey raise the spirits but systemic change still required

The Guardian* | 1 h ago

The day I missed out on Old Trafford chants

Calistus Kolantsho | 1 h ago

Vultures rediscover winning formula

Calistus Kolantsho | 1 h ago

Nthaga backs clubs in Zebras camp standoff

Kabelo Boranabi | 1 h ago

Jele blasts BAA over suspension

Calistus Kolantsho | 1 h ago

Boko’s time runs thin on the economy

Mbongeni Mguni,Pauline Dikuelo,Lewanika Timothy | 2 h ago

Crime crisis: A challenge Boko cannot afford to overlook in SONA

Pini Bothoko | 2 h ago
Read Print Edition
front page 1
Editor's Comment
Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

The Monitor Editor | 03 November 2026
Selefu
No Image
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up
Explore Subscribe to Mmegi Online
Receive latest and breaking news via email
About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Latest News
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Full Picture
Featured Video
Classified
© 2020 - Dikgang Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved.