In the Beginning � From Where did the Impulses Come?

Bashi Letsisidi’s article on John Syson In the Sunday Standard (2.10.16) came as a very welcome surprise not least because Syson, political advisor to Seretse (1968-74) is very much a forgotten figure.

It quickly emerged that the article was based on a recent lecture given at UB by Professor Jeremy Seekings, entitled, The Origins of a Conservative Welfare Doctrine in Botswana under Seretse Khama, 1966-1980.

The paper opens up for scrutiny an area of major importance which to date has attracted little academic attention. 

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