Rollers return to the top
Monday, February 24, 2014
The match was marred by controversy towards the end with two red cards as well as a penalty.
The first red card was given to Santos’ defender, McDonald Tshwaranang after he was adjudged to have fouled skillful winger, Gofaone Tiro in the box. Rollers’ midfielder, Maano Ditshupo also received his marching orders, but only after referee, Gaontebale Malete was called to the touchline by the fourth official. This was few minutes after he issued a yellow card to Ditshupo for a foul.
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...