Kgotlhang: behind the story
Friday, January 15, 2016

Richard Kgotlhang interviewed on camera PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
He was coming from the Universal Church in the Main Mall, a few metres from Mmegi offices. Fed up. Revengeful. Scared. He had a story to tell and was looking to hide in public.
During the week Mmegi newsroom is usually busy in the afternoons (except Fridays of course) and reporters have no time for idle time because of the newspaper deadlines. So unless the source is bringing an earth-shuttering scoop, many reporters are not very keen for an interview.
We commend the GCC inspectors for their vigilance in uncovering serious hygiene violations at establishments like Pick 'n Pay (South Ring Mall), Bravo Restaurant (Main Mall), Chicken Twist (Bonnington), Spar (Main Mall Bakery and Butchery), Choppies Butchery, Pie Time, and Fours Bakery. Their decisive action which includes temporary closures, confiscation of unsafe food, and laying charges sends a powerful, necessary message: food safety is...