Killer Giants stalk BMC
Friday, July 13, 2007
The game will be the last of a Coke Cup triple-header scheduled for the ground on the day. With Killer Giants being the home side, it is expected that thousands of fans from the Ramotswa community will pack the ground. In the last two editions of the lucrative tournament, Killer Giants alias 'Sebatana' have shown little respect for Premier League opponents. Some of the sides who can pay testimony to this are Township Rollers who had to fight tooth and nail to win 3-2 and book a place in the quarterfinals in 2005. Last year, BDF XI suffered a serious scare before settling for a 2-1 win.
These should be a warning to BMC. The other thing which Ezinkomo and their supporters should expect in Ramotswa is the intimidating crowd. 'Sebatana' supporters usually lift the spirits of their heroes when the going gets tough.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...