Tribute To My Uncle Motshegetsi Shono Baruti AKA 'Mabijo'

Monday, October 29, 2018

Cartoonist TEBOGO MOTSWETLA pays tribute to his uncle that inspired the Mabijo cartoon character

Motshegetsi Shono Baruti, Mabijo or 'Bijos' as he was affectionately known, hails from Tshipana ward in Serowe. Born January 31, 1959, Motshegetsi was the last born to Mr Pelotshweu and Mrs Poloko Baruti.

Motshegetsi aka ‘Mabijo’ attended primary school at Khama Memorial in Serowe. After completing Standard 7, he went to Lobatse Youth Training Centre where he did carpentry.

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