Hamba kahle, Jeanette Minnie

Jeanette Minnie
Jeanette Minnie

Jeanette Minnie, journalist, media campaigner and freedom of expression activist is no more. She was born on July 17, 1955 and passed away on November 2, 201ß6 in Johannesburg, South Africa. METHAETSILE LEEPILE pays tribute to an old friend.

On October 22, 2016 I opened my mail and came across this terse message from Pierre Minnie, which was addressed to friends and colleagues:

“It is with great regret that I am letting you know that my wife, Jeanette Minnie, is very ill and has been diagnosed with cancer. The oncologist has confirmed that she is terminal.”

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As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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