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A principled, purpose-driven patriot departs

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“Sethunya, expect a call from Mesh...” an SMS from Mike Mothibi came through one morning, mid-last year. An hour later, Mesh Moeti called. After an intense debate and assessment of the state of our politics, we were back together working on a draining project, physically and financially.

A few other comrades joined in but midway through this political project that Mike led with intention and purpose, we could tell the battle was lost.

Many fell by the wayside, but Mike kept pushing. I had to confront him, showing him that we were beating a dead horse since the intended beneficiaries were failing in every way.


Editor's Comment
Public servants deserve better than union infighting

‘The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds’.- Abraham LincolnUntil then, the Council’s operations remain suspended, delaying critical decisions affecting thousands of public sector employees.The current standoff is between the Manual Workers Union on one side and the Six Cooperating Trade Unions, namely BONU, BOPEU, BTU, BDU, BOSETU and...

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