The unsettling mystery of Hatsalatladi fissures
Friday, January 10, 2025 | 1690 Views |
Kgosi Gabanamotse pointing at fissures in ther village
HATSALATLADI: The name Hatsalatladi also means “where lightning strikes,” and for decades, the village has experienced recurring and worsening ground cracks.
These cracks have caused widespread fear amongst the residents, who dread the possibility of the earth opening up and swallowing them, reminiscent of the Biblical times.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...