Seneo Mabengano crowned Miss Botswana 2015/2016
Friday, October 02, 2015
Miss Botswana 2015 Seneo Mabengano flanked by First Princess Nicole Gaelebale and Second Princess Peggy Grynberg PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Miss Botswana contestants looked fabulous that night, rocking outfits by local designers, among them Aobakwe Molosiwa of Gilded Sands, Switch Couture, Thaby D and Black Trash. Thaby D scooped The Best Designer Award.
The choreography, unlike the past few years, was superb, showing that whoever was engaged as the choreographer did a splendid job. Arts and Culture, however, noticed that although the organisers paid attention to detail, cracks started to show at the last minute, during the crowning of the queen.
At home, Botswana is still lagging in many aspects despite some steps taken to fix the situation. Those living with disabilities are often ignored and shut out from basic rights, access to services, or social participation. A motion tabled in Parliament by Kgatleng Central Member of Parliament, Mpho Morolong, calling for the introduction and adoption of sign language as an official language in Botswana is indeed a welcome development.The deaf...