Heavy rains thwart Khama�s Mabesekwa visit

Rains prevented Khama's visit
Rains prevented Khama's visit

MABESEKWA: Multitudes of residents who thronged Mabesekwa Kgotla went home in disappointment after heavy rains spoiled President Ian Khama’s visit to the village last Friday afternoon.

It was a sad moment for the elders who came in large numbers to greet and possibly shake hands with the President and his entourage as it had been intended.

Things started going wrong when the well-decorated table that was laid for the President and his entourage was blown away by heavy winds. This forced government officials who were waiting to welcome the President to  flee to their vehicles outside the Kgotla, leaving residents stranded.

Editor's Comment
Refrain from risky behaviours

After long spells of dryness and high temperatures, it is important to celebrate the torrential rains with caution and reasonableness especially when all indications suggest that the rains are not going to stop anytime soon, especially in the northern parts of the country.We want to encourage both the young and the old to refrain from any risky behaviour during this rainy season.Batswana need to be on red alert and not take chances during the...

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