Traditional song and dance competitions mesmerises audience
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Chaakonchako from Kasane scooped first position in Seperu Dance (Chobe District)
The theme for this year’s President Day Celebrations was ‘Creative Industries: A Vehicle for Sustainable Development’, something that Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development deputy permanent secretary, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo highlighted in his remarks.
There were ten categories of traditional song and dance, with each category comprising of four groups. The groups were from different parts of the country and they were showcasing their different cultures. All the groups performed exceptionally well and presented their performances with great energy, passion and creativity.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...