Old Palapye � When �Facts� Wobble

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There were at least two newspaper reports about the visit to Old Palapye by a walking group. These mentioned that they were shown, amongst other places. the prison and the market place.

Unfortunately neither report indicated from where this information was derived.

We have been told about the remains of the prison for so long now that it will now be as ingrained a ‘fact’ as the three Dikgosi going to the UK to seek Queen Vic’s protection from the Boers.

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Human rights are sacred

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...

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