Government has outlawed fun - Ntuane

The government's overzealous drive to encourage responsible drinking has criminalised fun and resulted in the country's failure to attract any World Cup team to camp here, the MP for Gaorone West South Botsalo Ntuane has charged.

Speaking in Parliament this week, Ntuane asked what could possibly be wrong with people braaing meat at liquor outlets: "What harm does a braai cause?," he queried.

The fiery legislator said the government should allow nightclubs to open all night long to avoid people having to drink at irregular places.

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