The allegations that surfaced via social media revealed an alleged conversation between the alleged perpetrator, a councillor for the village and the Member of Parliament for the constituency contemplating ways of avoiding possible fallout from the issue. During the conversation the two people talk about the fact that the matter will blow away as Batswana forget quickly/easily; hence the slogan.
Faced with these revelations, the public at large has been highly charged in recognition of the need for action against those responsible in this particular case and against this malaise in general. The #ishallnotforget, a movement mostly comprising women has taken a leading role in activism to make the public aware of this problem and to advocate for action. In their activities, at no time did this movement suggest, encourage or get involved in any action which is unlawful or disruptive. Their modus has mostly been about visibility. In this regard they would hold up at every opportunity A4 or A3 size placards with the words “# ishallnotforget”.
