'Botate' Weeps In Parliament
Monday, December 09, 2019

Pono Mpatlhodi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Moatlhodi, famous for rolling on the ground at political rallies, on Friday pulled another stunt in Parliament when he burst into tears stating that government has neglected the people of Nata/Gweta who were affected by floods in 2017.
“Puso e tshameka ka batho ba Gweta. Re bua ka Batswana eseng batho ba Zimbabwe kana batho ba Malawi. Despite having been left homeless by the 2017 floods, government seems not to be interested in assisting the dire situation faced by the people of Gweta. Their situation hurts,” Moatlhodi said as he sobbed in tears.
Last Friday, Matlala Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tlokweng did just that – they organised an event to honour their teachers and support staff. This gesture is truly commendable, as teachers occupy a pivotal role in the lives of our children.To be completely candid, teachers are the ones who shape our children from a very tender age, investing a significant amount of time in their growth and development. It's not uncommon to hear parents...