Family, Khama Clash Over Masire State Funeral

In an exclusive interview with The Monitor, Mogae said the family had suggested July 1, which is a Saturday, as the date for the State Funeral, but President Ian Khama told them that he will be unavailable on the date they suggested because he will be away, attending the Race-For-Rhinos event at Makgadikgadi Pans.

Mogae said Khama made a counter-suggestion of Monday, July 3 (which has been declared a holiday because Sir Seretse Khama Day - July 1 - falls on a weekend), but there was no consensus and Thursday was the compromise date.