Overcrowding crisis persists in Shashe West primary schools

Despite years of pleas from parents, teachers, and community leaders, the project remains stalled, leaving pupils to learn under strained and increasingly difficult conditions. This came to light during a parliamentary session when Shashe West Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Jeremiah Frenzel, asked the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, whether he is aware of the overpopulation of students currently being experienced in the primary schools located in Chadibe, Borolong, and Shashe-Mooke. Secondly, he questioned what plans are being put in place to address the situation, and if the planned construction of new primary schools at the above-stated villages using the Development Manager (DM) Model is still underway.

As cases continue to threaten herds and rural livelihoods, one simple but critical action can make a powerful difference: strictly adhering to FMD regulations, including refraining from slaughtering cloven-hoofed animals.Cloven-hoofed animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, are highly susceptible to FMD. Slaughter, especially during outbreaks or restricted periods, significantly increases the risk of spreading the virus through…