Kgosi blames quarts for bar brawls

Alcohol consumption is often linked with public violence
Alcohol consumption is often linked with public violence

RADISELE: Mogome Customary Court president, Kgosi Balebetse Sesinyi, says quart bottles have become the go-to weapon for criminals during bar brawls and drinking spree violence, eclipsing the popularity of the knife.

Speaking in Radisele recently during the Member of Parliament’s meeting, Sesinyi called on producers of alcohol to consider packing the 750 millimetre variety of drinks in plastic bottles. The area MP, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi graced the meeting.

Sesinyi said people were “losing their lives daily” during fights after drinking sprees, as assailants used the quart bottles which are readily available.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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