South African violence: Batswana cautioned

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The Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation wishes advises all Batswana traveling to South Africa to exercise extreme caution in light of recent developments resulting in violent unrests in some parts of the Republic of South Africa. 

A statement from the Ministry says it is reported that areas of unrest include Pretoria Central Business District, Marabastad, Johannesburg Central Business District, Hillbrow, Turfontein, Jeppestown, Malvern and Tembisa.

The Ministry further cautions Batswana residing in South Africa to also avoid areas where unrests are currently occurring and encourages them to remain vigilant at all times.

Editor's Comment
Let’s fight GBV as a collective

Botswana for the longest time was known for her virulent peace with family being an enviable institution.As the media, we are also scared to be incessantly reporting on these bloody scenes where women are brutally murdered and worse, sometimes in front of their children and loved ones. Yes, we have reported cases where men were also brutally murdered by their loved ones, but such cases are a drop in the ocean.For the past two weeks, Botswana was...

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