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'Suspended' softball coach fights back

Defiant: Selemogwe
Defiant: Selemogwe

Despite confirmation from the Botswana Softball Association (BSA), the women’s team coach, Disang Selemogwe says he has not been suspended.

Last month, the BSA suspended Selemogwe together with Phibion Tawina and Tshepo Letsholo on allegations of indiscipline. Speaking to Mmegi Sport, Selemogwe said he has not received any suspension letter or even a letter to show cause why he cannot be suspended.

“I am not suspended. As we speak, I am waiting for them to tell me when we are leaving for Ireland. That is my team and I still have a valid contract with the Botswana Softball Association (BSA).

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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