Botswana is emerging as one of the few African nations making progress in children’s education, thanks to the upheld right to free basic education for the first 12 years of a child’s life. This was highlighted during the commemoration of African Child Day held at Polokwe on Monday.
Motsogapele College Director, Mr Judah Lekgowe, emphasised the country’s advancements during the event, which marked the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto youth uprising against apartheid injustice in South Africa.
Addressing parents, children, and government officials, Mr Lekgowe reflected on this year’s theme: Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights, Progress Since 2010. He acknowledged government efforts concerning child care, but stressed that the responsibility should not rest solely on the state.
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