A plea to Notwane officials
Friday, April 18, 2008
During the days of Brown Gasemotho, Joy Kenosi, Malombo Thari, Terrence Mophuting, Thazo Tiwayi and the late Shono Ngaka, Notwane used to be a difficult side to beat. Their supporters clad in gold and black, used to attend games in large numbers, knowing that they would go home happy after watching their side display entertaining football.
At the time, Toronto used to have talented youngsters like Noah 'Stooge' Kareng, Barcos Mosimanegape, Maano Mbaakanyi, Desmond Hambira and Innocent Ranku, who used to give his side options when the going got tough. The club had a good technical team headed by Zimbabwean Paul Moyo assisted by the late Banks Panene. To complete a well-rounded outfit, Toronto had a strong and accommodative committee, which ensured that things were done well. In return, the players delivered the goals because they were happy.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...