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Another karate fight breaks out

Battle ready: Basupang (left) with JKA instructor, Brian Dibotelo
Battle ready: Basupang (left) with JKA instructor, Brian Dibotelo

As tension continues to grip local karate structures, members of the Japan Karate Association (JKA) Botswana have written a letter daring their executive committee.

The members submitted the letter to the JKA executive committee and the technical board where they raise several complaints. The affiliates want the committee to call a Special General Meeting (SGM) to address the pressing issues. “The SGM shall look into the general wellbeing of the federation, including financial status.

That at least five members of the executive committee having resigned in a time less than a year in office is a sign of an unhealthy federation and a serious cause for concern.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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