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Mookane leaders lament youth delinquency

Kgosi Molefi and Kgosi Keitumetse PIC: INNOCENT SELATLHWA
Kgosi Molefi and Kgosi Keitumetse PIC: INNOCENT SELATLHWA

MOOKANE: Located approximately 150 km northeast of the capital city Gaborone, Mookane is a village that, according to its traditional leaders, is in urgent need of interventions to improve the quality of life for its youth.

The Monitor spoke to Kgosi Silas Keitumetse and Kgosi Gaselemogwe Molefi in the village, who expressed concern about the delinquency amongst school-going children and youth, which contributes to poor academic performance. Keitumetse highlighted the challenges faced by Mookane Junior Secondary School, stating that besides dilapidated buildings and lack of resources, there is also a problem with student delinquency.

"This school is causing us a headache due to the high levels of delinquency, fights involving deadly weapons, and other inappropriate behaviour.

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