The life of a blind musician
Monday, August 03, 2015
In one special day recently, the villagers gathered at their kgotla for blankets donations from a church. The chilly weather did not deter their attendance.
Here we find one of the residents. Kethusegile Solomon who is visually impaired and is led by a stick. He is a popular figure in the village. As he enters the court yard, you could hear the shouts of “katara e kae, mo heng katara a letse” (Where is his guitar, give him the guitar to play.” It is probably platforms like these, when there are visitors in the area that he displays his talent the most.
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...