Govt must take responsibility for Matsha tragedy ďż˝ BLLAHWU
Friday, November 20, 2015

We pay our sincere condolences to the families who have lost their beloved ones and wish speedy recovery to those who were injured. It is our greatest hope that the hand of God touches them. We find that a void has been carved unto the nation and it is time for all citizens to rise up and unite in the midst of this national catastrophic calamity.
While the nation is in tears , we understand that the Government in its efforts to to abdicate responsibility for the Matsha students tragedy for fear of a political backlash, is now issuing threats of transfers and dismissals to officers based in Kweneng District Council.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...