Batswana soldiers used firearms during WWII, says veteran

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

It is not everyday that one gets to meet a World War II veteran so when the Mmegi team, chance upon Modisa Thebe of Tshosa Ward in Kumakwane, there is some excitement.

The 90-year-old has little patience with people who beat about the bush. "Bo rra bua se le batlang go se bua," he says to us tapping his feet impatiently when we appear dumbstruck after exchanging a few pleasantries with him.

As if sensing that we are from a newspaper, the veteran begins boasting about his gallantry in WWII, claiming to have been a very brave soldier.

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Batswana soldiers used firearms during WWII, says veteran

It is not everyday that one gets to meet a World War II veteran so when the Mmegi team, chance upon Modisa Thebe of Tshosa Ward in Kumakwane, there is some excitement.

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