Mogokgwane exits civil service ireful
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 480 Views |
Mogokgwane
He exited the only job that he had served for nearly four decades with a bitter taste in his mouth, considering the way he was treated.
As if the pain associated with failed job grading that carried further remuneration was not enough, glaucoma that was first diagnosed in 2012 has now taken its toll on his health. It has eaten on his sight, his sight leaving him diametrically confined to the use of a walking stick like a stylish pantsula fella.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...