Splash performs to disappointing turnout
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Dan Tshanda
Dan Tshanda’s band suffered a blow last year when most of its members decamped to join renowned vocalist Patricia Majalisa. Since then Splash has been struggling to fill up venues, as fans seem to doubt the quality offered by the new band.
Both sides have given contradicting accounts for the bitter split, with the gone members claiming that they were fired, while Tshanda alleges they left on their own accord.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...