Butler may be Houdini after all

High five: Midfielder, Keorapetse Seloiso is applauded by coach, Peter Butler after an outstanding performance PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
High five: Midfielder, Keorapetse Seloiso is applauded by coach, Peter Butler after an outstanding performance PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The Zebras provided bucket-loads of confidence at the National Stadium on Wednesday night as new coach, Peter Butler correctly inserted the first piece of the jig-saw puzzle with a thumping 3-0 win over an overawed South Sudan. Butler wants the team to build on the good start and his confidence has permeated through the side, argues Staff Writer MQONDISI DUBE

"My name is not Houdini and do not expect us to play like Brazil," new Zebras coach Peter Butler said recently. But after a sparkling night on Wednesday, the diminutive tactician might be on the right track to emulate the Hungarian magician and escapologist with the Zebras. 

He looks set to haul the Zebras out of the doldrums the same way the famed Harry Houdini, performed sensational escape acts.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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