Kgafela wants meeting with Khama

Kgafela and Khama in good times
Kgafela and Khama in good times

Fugitive KgosiKgolo Kgafela Kgafela II has reportedly told the presidential commission into Bakgatla bogosi troubles that he wants a meeting with President Ian Khama.

Khama established the five-man Commission last month as part of efforts to resolve a three-year impasse with the tribe, that saw the flight of the paramount chief in 2012 amidst a slew of criminal charges related to illegal floggings within the tribe.

The commission includes Kgosi Malope Gaseitsiwe of Bangwaketse as chairperson, Kgosi Phokontsi Seeletso of Mmadinare as deputy chairperson as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Local Government and the department of Tribal Administration. However, at the meeting with Kgafela, the commission was joined by an official from the Attorney General’s Chambers.

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