A change of topic

Monday, March 03, 2014

The fellows are in the middle of the discussion on how government can cut costs in this never-ending recession. The topic now, as they swirl and swig their drinkables and nibble the eatables, is on how the various senior Government officials can take the lead in the battle against the budget bulge.

Smooch thinks that one other way that citizens can get their money’s worth is if the sporting facilities at the MPs village were open to a few more people, like the honourable maids and the honourable gardeners of the honourable MPs.

In fact it should be such that these honourable members of the parliamentarian support services should be permitted to bring along members of their extended families.

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A change of topic

The fellows are in the middle of the discussion on how government can cut costs in this never-ending recession. The topic now, as they swirl and swig their drinkables and nibble the eatables, is on how the various senior Government officials can take the lead in the battle against the budget bulge.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred