Knives out for Kgafela

This comes in the wake of a story where a tribesman was whipped apparently for drinking alcohol before the time allowed for drinking. In Mochudi, unlike in other parts of the country, alcohol is not supposed to be sold nor drunk before midday. Drinking is supposed to start at ten and go on until the bars close, an order that has been made by the Kgafela-led royal leadership. Those found breaking the law are speedily punished by Bakgatla regiments.

In an interview, Samuel who did not want to give his surname said it was unfair for people to be whipped for drinking in their homes. He said the home place is unlike the streets where drinking should be discouraged as it "is bad behaviour".