Concern over Gammangwato
Friday, December 22, 2023 | 1080 Views |
Left to right-Kgosi Serogola Seretse and Gasebalwe Seretse FILE PIC
We therefore apologize for putting an additional burden on you by writing this letter.
Firstly, we wish to address you correctly and set the record straight that you are somehow a Mothusa Motswharela Kgosi Kgolo ya Gammangwato or alternatively plainly “Rre Serogola Seretse” or “that guy” as some have resorted to disrespectfully address you.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...