Over P200,000 needed for recreational centre for the deaf

Speaking at the fund-raising sponsored walk last week organised by the board of BSD, vice-chairperson of the board Roy Letiatsi said that over P200,000 is needed to build a recreational shelter for deaf children. "The shelter will provide students with recreational activities as it is a boarding school. They will have a games room where they can relax and be boredom-free," he said. Letiatsi added that without a place were they can keep themselves busy after school, students could resort to unpleasant acts such as breaking school property and indulging in sexual activities. Francistown High Court Judge Professor Kholisani Solo, the chief walker at the fundraising event promised to approach his fellow judges on the matter. He also donated P2,000.

"I was requested to come to the event last minute after Justice Phumaphi who was supposed to be the chief walker asked me to attend on his behalf," he said. Meanwhile Letiatsi encouraged Batswana to learn sign language so that they can communicate with those that are deaf.