Botswana, SA await softball toss
Friday, January 18, 2019

Senior men's softball team PIC: CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
The two sides are through to the world championships following last week’s qualifiers in Pretoria. Botswana is assured of a tough draw after their second place finish during the qualifiers.
“Normally, a toss for world championships is done three months before the competition. We expect it to be done in March, which is three months before June,” Botswana Softball Association (BSA) public relations officer, Kelebogile Seitei said.
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...