Rick Yune Speaks

These are the words of encouragement that Hollywood star Rick Yune had to say to his friend Duma Boko and Botswana. The UDC president was emotional when he read the statement to UDC members over the weekend.

Growing up in America had its challenges. I was raised in Washington DC which was at the time the murder capital of the world. Our Mayor was caught smoking crack in a hotel room with prostitutes and thrown in jail. But there was a flip side. 

There existed an amazing spirit there as well.  People knew and felt they had the chance to hold their dreams true and work towards making them a reality. That although our system may not have always been perfect the intention of JUSTICE permeated through all of us.  We knew laws and systems existed which provided the foundation for equality and fairness. Balance.  That everyone had a chance to create a better life.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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