Politics of laughter
Monday, September 08, 2014
The Politics of Laughter Comedy show at Westwood International School on Saturday night was classic example of how politics have no boarders. Three comedians used their art to illustrate how during campaign times various politicians would promise the electorate “heaven on earth” and how the poor masses would be easily lured into believing the empty promises. The Liberally Independent Economic Society (LIES) represented by comrade Bambino promised just to increase the budget by changing the word million to billion.
“We shall put a (b) instead of (m) and then we shall improve lives,” Bambino said. The next candidate to take the podium Tulani Tau explained how his party would change even the way young women use social media.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....