Selebi-Phikwe pins hopes on BCL inquiry findings
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 240 Views |
Botshabelo location in Phikwe
Addressing a full council meeting recently, Selebi-Phikwe mayor, Oageng Makgosa, said the town is expectantly awaiting the outcome of the government commissioned inquiry.
Many believe the results could bring long-awaited closure and a path forward for the embattled copper mining town.
The sight of submerged yards and closed roads is an inconvenience and a clear sign that the capital’s water passages pose a problem to residents. With more rain forecast, this is not a time for panic, as Gaborone City Council (GCC) Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng rightly urges, but it is most certainly a time for urgent, collective action.His appeal for calm must be matched by a firm commitment from both the GCC authorities and every single resident....