Cllrs still rue day of BCL closure
Friday, September 07, 2018

BCL Mine
In the midst of all the BCL Mine reopening hype, the councillors suspect it is a political prank ahead of the general elections.
They said during a full council meeting late last week that authorities choose to make major announcements in the media and they remain short of answers when approached by the community. They added that the BCL issue is a major one that needs proper consultation, but that was not the case even when the Mine closed.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...