'Suspended' softball coach fights back
Friday, June 30, 2023 | 80 Views |
Defiant: Selemogwe
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).
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...