Category: Arts & Culture

Sticks tapped. Branches waved.The crowd at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium leaned forward as one, waiting.Then Kangangwani Magocha ‘Dr Vom’, stepped onto the stage in his trademark, dikhwaere attire and the 5th BTC Francistown Marathon exploded.He struck the first notes of Tsaya Thobane, the 2007 hit that still owns every wedding and celebration in Botswana.The waiting was over. From the barrier to the back of the parking lot, bodies moved. Voices joined. The parking lot became a dance floor.For 10minutes, Dr Vom had Francistown. Revellers sang every word back at him, sticks punching the cold, wet air after the morning’s rain. When he paused, the crowd roared for more. But the MC’s hand went up – awards ceremony next. The music had to stop.It was classic Dr Vom. Same song. Same outfit. Same result, he stole the show.Yet Saturday’s set had a second verse. Between songs, the traditional music legend turned promoter. Botswana hosts the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone on May 2-3, and Dr Vom used the BTC stage to tell the country, and the 4,000 runners from 18 nations, to get ready.“I was invited by BTC, but I saw a bigger duty,” Dr Vom said after stepping off stage.“We won the right to host the World Relays. This is our chance to show the world that Botswana can deliver events of this size. The marathon today, the relays next month, we are ready.”The crowd, still catching its breath from Tsaya Thobane, cheered again. This time for May.

From Boswelakoko Ward in Molepolole, Joel Mogobye, popularly known in the music circle as Trust Found, is carving his path in Botswana’s hip-hop scene.

His journey began at 14 years-old, performing at local events such as the England Brothers’ Music Celebration and the Mokwena Show, among others.

“My journey in the arts has been a wild ride,” he reflected. 

Music to him is more than entertainment, but a way of expressing himself and connecting with others.

Yet, like many local artistes, he has faced challenges, particularly financial constraints; Transport, recording costs, clothing for stage presence, and bouts of self-doubt have tested his resolve.

His vision is clear: to inspire people, recognise talent from a young age and tell stories that bring communities together.

“My music is about telling stories, sharing experiences, and encouraging Batswana to support child talent from an early age,” he explained.

Trust’s role model was the late Dramaboi, whose songs he once performed for friends before writing his own.

Today, he is not only a rapper but also a songwriter. “I do not just wake up and write a song. I observe, reflect on my experiences, and share them with my fans,” he said.

Growing up surrounded by hip-hop enthusiasts, he was naturally drawn into the genre’s rhythm and energy.

Among his singles, his favourite track is Bokamoso, which urges young people to make careful decisions and avoid the destructive path of drugs.

“It is about ensuring the future is not lost to regret,” he advised and appealed to the Ministry of Sports and Arts to support local artistes. 

Moving to a new country in pursuit of better opportunities is a bold and often daunting step, but for Leatile ‘LATTY’ Motlhalamme, it has proven to be a transformative journey marked by growth and resilience.
“Brave is moving to another country with a suitcase and a plan, visas, contracts, a new landlord, a new bank, figuring out a city where nobody knows your name, learning new systems, carrying a bed up a staircase, and still waking up hungry for more. Anyone who does that is unshakeable,” said Motlhalamme, reflecting on his relocation to South Africa in search of greener pastures in the entertainment industry.
Hailing from Gabane, Motlhalamme is steadily cementing his place in South Africa’s competitive music scene. His passion for showbiz began in childhood, when he dreamt of performing on children’s programmes such as Mantlwaneng and competing in talent shows. However, like many Batswana households, his ambitions were initially discouraged by his family, particularly his grandmother who raised him.
Despite this, his love for music endured.
“Music makes me happy, and as an emotional child, it helped me through difficult times. I cannot doubt my love for the art,” he said.
A graduate of YDJ Academy, Motlhalamme has always been drawn to emotional and spiritual sounds, naturally gravitating towards afro house and afrotech. His dedication paid off in 2025 when he won a YAMA Best Amapiano Song award for a collaboration with Thato Tladi and Dalom Kids. He encouraged the entertainment sector in Botswana to embrace alliances and partnerships as a way to strengthen, grow and sustain the industry. He urged stakeholders to move away from the perception that collaboration diminishes individual success, emphasising instead that joint efforts often produce greater and more impactful outcomes.
Amapiano is often associated with spirituality, he describes himself as a believer whose spiritual journey is still evolving.
A believer in God word, Motlhalamme still upholds principles and foundations of christianity.
‘I have always had an inquisitive mind and I am still trying to understand a lot of things which would otherwise not make sense, but I believe in God and strongly believe that things do not just come by chance.’
Relocating to South Africa came with its own challenges, forcing him to confront his fears and grow both personally and spiritually.
“I was alone in a foreign country. It pushed me closer to God. I went through a period of sobriety, letting go of anything that could slow me down. It was just me and God, facing my emotions head-on,” he shared.
Although the move had long been part of his vision, he admitted to previously postponing it. In January 2025, he finally took the leap, boarding a bus to Johannesburg to chase his dreams.
Before relocating, Motlhalamme strategically built networks by reaching out to industry players via social media and during visits to South Africa. He also connected with Botswana creative export Jack Botlhoko for guidance.
Upon arrival, he performed at several unpaid gigs to build his portfolio and gain exposure.
“It’s part of paying your dues. You need something solid to show potential clients. But choose free gigs wisely ensure there’s value, like exposure, footage or access to key industry players,” he explained.
His encounter with the duo got him a gig in their lifestyle event which is one of the most celebrated in South Africa, the Friends of Black Motion (FOBM). He later featured in a Black Motion single video Monateng, which later won an award. “ “I am always ready with my USB. Opportunities come when you least expect them,” he said.
Beyond music, Motlhalamme has secured a partnership with Soweto-based fashion brand Project Inflamed, where he features in campaigns and events. Project Inflamed is a fashion house born in Soweto, Made in Maboneng, with a line defined by fearless creativity and crafted for those with a discerning eye for style.
He has also aligned himself with KUNYE, an afro house platform curated by DJ Shimza, where he has performed and now works as an artist liaison for both KUNYE and Best of Both Worlds events.
The role has allowed him to network with top artists such as Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Sun-El Musician, while gaining insight into large-scale event production.
This has been a lesson for him because he is able to appreciate and understand how successful events are curated in South Africa.
Within a year of relocating, Motlhalamme released his hit single Aftermath, featuring Motswana vocalist Kali Mija. The track has performed well on local charts and received strong airplay.
The single was released under Dance Africa Records, though LATTY has since launched his own label, PULA Recording.
Although he would have loved to release his new single under his own record, Motlhalamme said he needed to learn the systems, work with experienced people and experts before he does it on his own.
“Even great artists started somewhere; learning systems from those who were already in the game, the likes of Jay Zee and PDiddy for example,” he said.
He plans to release more music this year as he continues to build his international profile.
Despite his success, Motlhalamme revealed he is currently not accepting bookings in Botswana, citing concerns over fair compensation.

The historic Lobatse Heritage Hiking Trail which highlights the historic sites at Lobatse and the town’s contribution towards the liberation struggle in the Southern African Development community region, was officially launched today. 

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‎It showcases historic sites such as the Fish Keitseng monument, Samora Machel monument, The Old Legislative Council and Mandela’s hideout spot at Peleng, amongst others. 

‎It was officially launched at Peleng Kgotla by the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, deputy permanent secretary for Social Development, Mr Kabo Moseki. 

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‎He emphasised that Lobatse played a critical role in shaping the political landscape in the SADC region, including South Africa and Mozambique, where several liberation struggle legends such as the late South African former President Nelson Mandela, Mozambique first President Samora Machel, sought refuge in Lobatse. 

‎He noted that the first African National Congress took place at Lobatse, shaping the polity of neighboring South Africa. 

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‎He underscored that preservation of such heritage was critical to economic diversification, adding that cultural heritage had great potential to add high value to Botswana’s tourism portfolio. 

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‎In addition, he noted that such heritage development would create employment opportunities for locals, as well as boost both international and domestic tourism.

‎For his part, Lobatse Mayor Mr Aron Ganakgomo said the launch of the trail was an important development milestone that was long overdue. He said Botswana’s first hiking trail would also showcase the beautiful and mountainous Lobatse landscape.

As the world commemorated the International women’s Day in March, to celebrate the strength, resilience and brilliance of women around the world, one Metsiamanong native, Morwalo Owa (63) has proven the strength and brilliance of an Indigenous woman as a household traditional health caregiver while residing in the wilderness Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) with no modern health facilities or establishments within her vicinity.

“For us locals to reach out for healthcare services, we have to travel over 300km to New Xade settlement or Ghanzi” she said.

Owa, who was born and raised in Metsiamanong in the CKGR, narrated that, life in the game reserve was tough, as there were no economic activities that could accelerate local empowerment of the residents.

She said survival was solely based on the provisions of social/humanitarian services from government and also ploughing rainfed crops in their backyard and domestication of goats, donkeys and horses.

Owa said since it was a norm that mothers took centre stage when it cames to management of household health care, she went an extra mile with traditional health care especially for the children.

She indicated that she used ‘mogotswe seeds’ scientifically known as Bahunia macrantha and commonly known as Kalahari camels’ foot, which they gathered from the bushes to make a nutritious powder for malnourished children and other related traditional ailments.

She said she mostly gathered the seeds after rains and its processing was more of labour intensive.

 She explained that, after gathering the seeds, she broke open the seed pods with a traditional knobkerrie, thereafter, the seeds would be roasted in the pot. 

After a cooling off period, they would be pounded into a powder.

She emphasised that the powder would be the final output product and no other ingredients were added, making it an organic product, which would be later stored in containers for later use whenever a need arises.

She attested that there were no cases of malnutrition in CKGR due to the fact that most women in their communities within the game reserve were knowledgeable with the production of this nutritious medicine and therefore relied on it for the upbringing of healthy children.

She said the indigenous knowledge on the medicinal purpose was imparted to them by their elders, saying they were keen to nurture it too and preserve it for their young generations in order to preserve their culture from extinction.

However, Owa decried that, since they lacked local empowerment projects in their communities within the CKGR, she proposed that government could consider to facilitate them to set up joint small industries that would enable them to produce the medicine in bulk upon meeting all the required health standards.

Moreover, she proposed that, they could be empowered with financial and entrepreneurial skills and be linked with relevant authorities that would test the standard of their medicinal content. 

She said their wish was to expand their produce to include indigenous fruits to produce various medications and penetrate different markets.

She said the move would economically uplift indigenous women, help protect traditional health system as well as empowering them to contribute to more inclusive and culturally grounded health approaches within their communities.

In the bustling streets of Botswana’s cities, towns and villages, a phrase echoes through the crowds, ‘Eish, re imetswe’. It is a silent scream, a whispered plea, a desperate cry for relief. ‘Re imetswe,’ is a phrase commonly used almost everywhere; it is used in situations where folks are fighting battles on multiple fronts. 

Broken relations from romantic to family relationships, unemployment, the weight of high bills, inflation squeezing everyone’s wallet, health battles, low business and the state of being broke, are many battles that many find themselves entangled in.

Different people react differently to the challenges, but many feel a heavy weight on their shoulders; they carry a burden so heavy it feels unshakeable.

For Fela Maela, a beautiful lady in her late 30’s, an entrepreneur, a graduate and a hustler, it’s a reality check that hits home every day.

Every morning before dawn, she drags herself out of bed. Her body screaming from fatigue, but because the day will not wait for her weak body to recover, she gets up to face her daily reality.

Around 8am she is already by her stall in front of Ntshe House in Francistown, ready to serve customers with her commodities ranging from perfumes, pre-loved clothes, drinks and an assortment of snacks and sweets.

Having been operating her stall for more than five years now, Maela, a Bobonong native, feels the impact of the economic meltdown as she now experiences low sales as people tend to spend less in the current state.“Most of my customers are government employees who work in Ntshe House. Their buying power has really dropped, this means reduced sales and revenue on my side,” she said. As a mother of two, depending on this business to care for her children, this really disheartens her, making life more difficult than it has ever been.

With many other small hustlers also out to eke a living, this saturates the market even further, making the few remaining customers a market way too small for the countless hustlers.

“Everyone tends to have a small business. Even government employees opt to have side hustles as their salaries no longer sustain them hence they resort to selling the same items that we sell like snacks, clothes and perfumes, “she added.

There are times when Maela knocks off without having sold much, and the days of almost zero sales are becoming too common, and their frequency is affecting her ability to take care of her bills which include rental, groceries and other necessities.

This, coupled with other incidents that she sometimes experiences such as her stock being stolen, customers not paying for goods taken on credit as well as unfavourable weather conditions make her situation gloomier. 

The business being her sole source of income adds salt to the wound, and while she can easily hide her sorrow behind her beautiful smile, a storm of uncertainty is usually raging deep within her soul.

Maela carries exhaustion, despair and the bitter taste of life’s realities.

“Indeed re imetswe, we are under a lot of pressure; the low and unstable income caused by selling without profits is draining us. Nako tse dingwe o kgona go tswa le P10 tota o sa mo rekisa,” she said.With the cost of living getting out of reach every day for many people, people are left with no money and Maela believes this plays a role in affecting thee poor mental of many people.

“We stay in survival mode, we live from hand to mouth, we don’t have savings. We toil and toil just so that we can pay rentals and buy groceries,” she explained.

Maela acknowledges that this reality is also hitting hard on families, with unemployed women venturing into all sorts of small businesses to augment their husbands’ and partners’ salaries. However, the small businesses often fail to help because they struggle from the onset due to market constraints.

Also, with unemployment taking its toll on the majority of the citizens especially the youth, she believes Batswana are indeed overwhelmed.

However, with the situation escalating daily, Maela feels Batswana should brace themselves for even tougher times as it seems the road ahead will be longer than thought.

Re imetswe is not just a phrase, it speaks to the back-breaking burden that many Batswana are carrying just to survive any given day.

Meanwhile, a mental health and psychosocial support practitioner, also a counsellor, Dr Blinkie Oteng said the phrase ‘re imetswe’ is more than a statement but a psychological and emotional distress signal. Dr Oteng perceive the statement to be reflecting a population carrying invisible burdens, financial pressure, relationship pain, grief and unmet expectations.

“When people say re imetswe, they are not just tired, they are overwhelmed beyond their coping capacity, and if not addressed, this state can significantly affect mental, physical and social wellbeing,” she remarked. Nonetheless, Dr Oteng agrees that even in that state of being overwhelmed, help is possible.

“When we speak, when we are heard supported; the weight begins to lift. 

Women have long been known for their love of dressing up, a trait often dismissed as vanity but increasingly recognised as a quiet expression of strength.

Through colour, fabric and style, women communicate who they are before they even speak and what may seem like a simple daily routine for many, women take it as a deliberate act of self-definition.

Getting dressed becomes a way of preparing not just for the day, but for the many roles women are expected to fulfil.

It is within this context that the recent dress-up campaign by the Department of Gender Affairs finds meaning beyond its two-day run.

While positioned as a celebration of confidence, the campaign also highlighted how personal style can shape how women see themselves and how they are seen by others.

Gender Affairs Officer at the Department of Gender Affairs in Maun, Abaleng Khombani, said the initiative was aimed at recognising an important aspect of women’s lives.

“The idea of a dress-up campaign was brought up as a way of highlighting the one aspect in women’s lives that sets them apart,” she said. 

She added that fashion should not be reduced to appearance alone, but understood as part of how women expressed confidence and individuality.

Khombani said dressing was increasingly becoming less about meeting expectations and more about taking control of one’s image.

For Ditiro Mathula, dressing up has become a personal source of confidence rather than pressure.

“I used to worry about being overdressed or underdressed, but now I dress for myself, and it gives me confidence to face the day,” she said.

She said balancing work and family responsibilities required mental preparation, and dressing well had become part of that process. Beyond style, however, women’s strength continues to be measured in the roles they carry each day.Kgosi Catherine Matlhare of Old Disana said women must rise above societal expectations and embrace their role as pillars of their families and communities.

“Women must walk with their heads held high, not just in how they look, but in how they stand up for their children,” she said.

She called on women to remain vigilant and protect the next generation, particularly in the face of increasing cases of substance abuse among young people.

Kgosi Matlhare said the responsibility to guide and protect children rests strongly within families and communities.

Across society, women continue to carry multiple roles as mothers, sisters, wives and providers and in these roles, fashion becomes more than style, it becomes part of how women prepare themselves to meet the demands of daily life.

Director at Women Against Rape (WAR), Peggy Ramaphane said women played a central role in shaping communities and guiding future generations.

She said although women faced different challenges, they continued to lead with resilience and influence the direction of society.

Ramaphane emphasised the importance of recognising women as equal contributors and key drivers of development.

In a world that often focuses on how women look, their true strength lies in what they carry and how they show up each day.

In that balance between style and substance, many women are proving that dressing up is not just about looking good, but about standing strong.

With Easter weekend fast approaching, churches will gather at designated locations to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking the most significant, highly attended hopeful event of the Christian calendar.

As it is norm, different church denominations will be engaged in pilgrimages, travelling to various destinations to celebrating the life of Jesus Christ, symbolising victory over sin and death and offering hope for eternal life.

Hoping to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice, offer forgiveness and continue with the rest of the year on a clean slate with a renewed relationship with God and hope, Spiritual Healing Church worshipers, led by Bishop Joseph Motswasele will gather at Matsiloje for the profound religious commemoration of devotion in Christ.

The church’s Secretary General, Reverend Baamogeleng Moteti has indicated that between 3000 and 4000 congregants were expected gather in Matsiloje for the religious holiday.

Rev. Moteti said as it was always the case, the church was working closely with other concerned stakeholders in preparing for a memorable, safe, healthy and fulfilling Easter holiday.

Even though the primary focus was on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and following the Christian principles to the core, Rev Moteti said the church was equally concerned by the welfare, safety and health of the congregation, therefore the gathering was equally used as a platform to share impactful messages on among others livelihoods, social ills and health.

He said the church had been working closely with the Department of Roads and Transport Services (DRTS), preaching safe travel and Arrive Alive message.

Rev. Moteti appealed to the members of the congregation to remain calm, accordingly plan their travel, exercise care and caution while driving, more so that the road between Francistown and Matsiloje and other roads were not in a good state as they were covered with potholes while others were under construction.

Despite challenges of among others, shortage of water at Matsiloje, Mr Moteti was without doubt that the congregation would come prepared and the Easter gathering would be successful and memorable.

“As we gather at Matsiloje we are aware of other societal challenges such as crime and health issues as they always strike unannounced. We have a team of volunteers from the church who will be offering health services to the congregation, while other volunteers will be offering security services. We are well prepared for any eventuality and we are working closely with the village leadership and the police,” he said.

Rev. Moteti said each year, Bishop Motswasele prepares a special message to share with the congregation. 

He said in the past, the church had been spreading messages on fighting gender based violence, health for all and other societal challenges.

Meanwhile, Bishop Keitumetse Moilwa of Evangelical Religious Protestant (ERP) Unity Church said they would gather at Seherelela to celebrate Easter. Bishop Moilwa said the venue for Easter was rotational as the essence was to take the gospel to all corners of the country.

Bishop Moilwa said it was important to equally use such momentous gatherings to support and revive all branches of the church, and in the same way lure new members into Christianity.

She said the church was expecting branches from other countries such as Namibia and South Africa to gather at Seherelela.

“We expect a gathering of not less than 800 Unity Church members,” she said.

Bishop Moilwa indicated that a few days prior to Easter, the church leader, Archbishop Tshenolo Mautle and some church elders would take an advance trip to the designated location of gathering to engage in prayer that would ensure safety and safe travel for the pilgrimage.

The Ambassadors Glorious Gospel Church, commonly known as Hand of God will gather at Mocha Lodge in Tshabong.

Senior Apostle Gideon Mose said it was the promise of Lord that he would bring salvation to the people, therefore the church would gather for Easter holidays as promise that the congregation members would continue serving him and doing as he had instructed.

Mr Mose said the church activities would start today after the arrival of their leader, Bishop Mbiganyi Philime and members from other branches of the church, followed by choir competitions tomorrow.

He said the first two days would be spent at the church following which the members would dismiss to continue Easter celebrations with friends and families.

This year’s Miss Botswana 2026 competition had, as all others years before, combined glamour with stiff competition.

What transpired next as the event reached its climax, was a remarkable comeback story for newly crowned Miss Botswana 2026, Magdeline Modipane.

The 25 year-old triumphed over 12 other contestants on a competitive night held at Molapo Creative Hub this past week. Her win signifies a classic comeback story defined by perseverance, growth and determination, after falling short of advancing beyond the Top five last year.

Despite dominating the Majestic Vogue fast-track event, claiming top honours in the Top Model category and placing among the Top five in the Miss People’s Choice fast-track in 2025, her journey fell short at a critical moment in the Q&A segment.

“I genuinely feel I wasn’t really ready last year,” Modipane explained, “I did not have much experience with other aspects of modeling in general and I did not have a clear direction of what I wanted to do to be honest.” 

But this time, the queen returned with clear intent, ultimately claiming the crown she had set her sights on.

“When I heard my name getting called out, I was hit with a lot of emotions. I was overwhelmed. Happy. Nervous. And excited at the same time,” she said.

For Modipane, family was the first thing that came to mind as she was crowned.

Born into a close-knit family from Tonota, she is the second of three children. She affirmed that her parents’ strong values of discipline, resilience and compassion helped shape her into the empathetic, nurturing and driven leader she is today.

“It has not really sunk in for some of them that I am Miss Botswana. At times they call me just to ask if I really am Miss Botswana. So yeah! It’s still surreal,” she said.

The evening activities had included displays of swimwear followed by an evening gown segment, which Modipane had effortlessly shone through in a sparkly baby blue floor length evening gown.

Her dress featured a daring thigh-high slit, and a one-shoulder design, accented with intricate lace hugging her single shoulder.

For most of the contestants, these segments were critical and determined their entry into the Top five.

However, not so much for Modipane! Having already secured the Miss People’s Choice win and making history as the first contestant to win the award with a staggering one million-plus voting points, Modipane’s remarkable feat guaranteed her an automatic spot in the Top five.

She would once again face the high-pressure Q&A segment, the very stage that had sealed her fate in a disappointing Top five finish the previous year.

Reflecting on that moment, Modipane said, focusing less on the outcome and digging her heels in becoming the woman ready for the crown made all the difference in her delivery.

Dr Brian Monaisa, one of the Miss Botswana 2026 judges, took note of this too. He observed that, Modipane exuded poise while remaining articulate and elegant.

In his view, if Botswana is seeking the best chance to win Miss World, he believes Modipane is the strongest contender.

Compared to last year when she had only one fast track win, Modipane had this time around secured two, another being a Best Impression win to add to her list of achievements this year.

The winning streak stands as testament of Modipane’s overall performance improvement.

“I was very intentional this year,” Modipane said, “I really worked hard, did a lot of self-introspection. I also took in all the constructive criticism that I got from the previous year and deepened my advocacy work aligned with my Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) project, Tlhokomelo. I believe that’s what worked for me.”

She highlighted that she is ready to serve and make a meaningful impact, through her BWAP project, Tlhokomelo.

The project, she said, addresses issues of child neglect in Botswana using three holistic approaches: awareness and knowledge, the guardianship programme as well as the life skills program.

“The first approach focuses on educating children about their rights, the second on community and stakeholder engagement in children’s welfare, whereas the last one is centred on equipping special needs children with life skills that ensure independence and self-reliance.” 

Whether this project will stand out at the 74^th Miss World stage next year, or endure beyond the competition, it all remains to be seen. Only time will tell.

In the mean time, for the new queen, “this all feels surreal and represents years of hard work, resilience and consistency. 

I am your newly crowned Miss Botswana and I am ready to serve.” 

Venting sessions are slowly gaining popularity in Botswana. The sessions usually give individuals a platform to express their bottled-up emotions, be it stress or frustrations, aiming for relief.In Botswana, 30-year-old Thompho Gadimang is championing the idea through her organisation, Majestic Honor Foundation that deals with mental health in general.Registered in August 2025, the foundation provides venting sessions, counseling and psychotherapy.Majestic Honor Foundation has so far carried out venting sessions in Maun, Kasane, Francistown and Gaborone.These sessions are an entirely a new initiative in Botswana and Africa as a whole. As such, many people are not yet aware of them,” she said in an interview.However, she said those who had the opportunity to attend had given a positive feedback, pressing the need for more sessions.Her handle/username known as Majestic Honor on Facebook also has an engagement of one thousand to two thousand reactions and more than five hundred comments on each post shared on a daily basis which convey the need for these sessions.Gadimang had been strategic on how to go about her sessions, noting that that many people shied away from being labeled according to their experiences and what they were going through.She has therefore, opted to use masks for participants to hide their face for anonymity.“I want everyone to feel safe to express themselves without criticism, being ridiculed or judged to what society may consider as misfortunes. I came up with this concept of them being under the masks,” she said.Even though she is currently facing financial constraints, Gadimang continues to inspire and uplift lives, turning challenges into opportunities for positive impact.“There were moments I wanted to give up. But even in those moments, I knew if I survive this, I will make sure no other person has to suffer in silence again. Majestic Honor Foundation was born from that promise, she said.Gadimang is an experienced moral education, guidance & counselling teacher with Diploma in Secondary Education from Molepolole College of Education. She is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology.Drawing from her personal journey, she said Majestic Honor Foundation served as a place of refuge, healing, and transformation for many others.