Culprits must be flogged, says Kgosi Makgasane

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

The Bakwena Senior Chief Representative, Kgosi Oletile Makgasane of Lentsweletau has said that his people will emulate the Bakgatla -ba-ga-Kgafela by flogging culprits on the bareback.

Speaking to Mmegi during an interview, Makgasane said that flogging is the right way of dealing with youth delinquency in his village, which he says is fuelled by drunkenness.

"My people are okay with flogging and they say that both male and female culprits should be flogged on the back as that is the most effective method," he said, adding that in the past it was common practice.

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Culprits must be flogged, says Kgosi Makgasane

The Bakwena Senior Chief Representative, Kgosi Oletile Makgasane of Lentsweletau has said that his people will emulate the Bakgatla -ba-ga-Kgafela by flogging culprits on the bareback.

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