Miss Independence Kgatleng, Clicks donate to less privileged
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 280 Views |
Miss Independence Kgatleng
Monametsi's philanthropic effort was made possible through the support of Clicks Group Botswana. She directed her support towards a vulnerable 19-year-old, Patience Legase, who shared her challenging life journey with the attendees.
Legase expressed her long-time desire to become a beauty queen, citing her admiration for their stunning dresses. Despite facing early pregnancy during her Form Two, Legase demonstrated resilience, returning to school after childbirth. She even formed a club to counsel her peers, especially girls, encouraging them to take their studies seriously and avoid early relationships. Legase expressed concern about the prevalent issues in Artesia, where young girls engage in relationships with older men.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...