Photo of Nomonde Simelane

Olympian or hero? Tebogo Letsile saves the day amid heavy rain in Botswana

2y By Nomonde Simelane

When he is not playing hero for his country on the Olympic stage, sprinting sensation Tebogo Letsile has emerged as Botswana’s man of the hour after his heroics saved some civilians amid heavy rainfall in Gaborone.

Tebogo Letsile has quickly become Botswana’s golden boy after he secured the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics after clocking 19.46s in the men’s 200m final sprint. His heroic performance resulted on 9 August becoming a holiday dedicated to celebrating Tebogo’s immense achievement in Botswana.

The sprinting sensation proved that his heroic acts knew no bounds and limits after a clip where he assisted citizens who were affected by the heavy rainfall to safety went viral. In the clip, the athlete can be seen discerningly manoeuvring his 4×4  Cruiser through the flooded streets to ensure that those who were stuck on the street were attended to and assisted in any way they needed, including giving them a lift and pulling other cars out of the floods.

Gaborone has been experiencing some heavy rains recently, which have resulted in flooding in some sections as well as the closure of some roads, leading to intense traffic and chaos as citizens attempted to make it home safely. Tebego’s heroic act of kindness towards his countrymen has earned him the title of being ‘the people’s champion’ as he continues to prove his patriotism and love for the people in Botswana.

Taking to social media, internet users have hailed Tebogo and commended him for his bravery and quick thinking, as civilians could have experienced a more heart-breaking fate had it not been for the Olympian.

Also see: ‘2% VAT increase proposition is too much’ – Mzansi on SA government

LIFESTYLE

Toddler behaviours that are frustrating but completely normal

Parenting a toddler can feel like navigating a daily rollercoaster. One minute your child is cuddling you; the next, they’re lying on the supermarket floor because you said no to sweets. While some toddler behaviours can be incredibly frustrating, many are a normal part of early childhood development. Also see: Why boredom is actually good […]

Read more...
LIFESTYLE

South Africans rethink spending on DStv, dining out and medical aid

South African households are becoming more cautious about how they spend their money, with takeaways, dining out, entertainment subscriptions and even healthcare facing cuts as the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets. Also see: DStv unveils major package shake-up under new management According to a report by BusinessTech, findings from NielsenIQ (NIQ) […]

Read more...
FOOD

Ways to cook for 1 while avoiding eating the same meal all week

Cooking can be a very tedious activity, especially for working professionals. Deciding what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is a hassle on its own, aside from doing the actual cooking and washing the dishes. Also see: 5 Healthy foods South Africans can enjoy this Heritage Month Thus, many people find themselves swinging on a […]

Read more...