UB Rhinos on the charge
Friday, May 03, 2024 | 90 Views |
New beginnings: UB Rhinos display their new playing kits PIC: UB RHINOS FACEBOOK
Rhinos was established in 1997 as a breakaway of Gaborone Hogs by the likes of Mooketsi Ramakele, Nelson Bodibenyane, and Bob Lekan. The latter became the club's first chairperson. It has become a permanent feature in the local rugby calendar and despite recent challenges, Rhinos are charging back.
The first step towards achieving Rhinos' mission was to launch the new men’s kit sponsored by Elite Physiotherapy Clinic while Major Muscle and Fitness sponsored the women's team kit. Rhinos kicked off the New Year by winning the BRU knockout cup, with the men’s side beating cross-town rivals, Gaborone Hogs 10-7.
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...