Tributes pour in for Kgosi Mokhutshwane Sekgoma
Staff Writer | Friday November 7, 2025 12:06
Kgosi Khama IV (Bangwato)In Rangwane Mokhutshwane Sekgoma, we have lost a Giant, not in stature, but in deeds. We have lost a wellspring of wisdom, a guardian of our traditions and culture, and an intelligent adviser whom we all looked up to for guidance. Rangwane Mokhutshwane’s passing is not only a great loss to our family, but also to the Bangwato, and indeed to the nation at large. He was a man of dignity and deep wisdom, whose profound knowledge of our royal traditions and culture enriched all who had the privilege of learning from him. His loyalty to the royal house and unwavering commitment to preserving our heritage will forever be remembered and cherished.
In his quiet yet impactful way, he embodied the values of respect, humility, and service to others. We give thanks for the life he lived and the shining example he set for generations to come. As we mourn his passing, may we find comfort in knowing that his legacy of wisdom and devotion will continue to inspire us. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Kgosi Gasebalwe
Seretse (Pilikwe) I was traveling to Sefhophe over the past weekend to attend a funeral of a relative when I heard of the unfortunate demise of Rrangwane Mokhutshwane Sekgoma. The last time I interacted with Rrangwane was at the farewell party of Rremogolo, Kgosi Sediegang Kgamane, at Bamangwato main kgotla in Serowe in September. A day before Kgosi Kgamane’s event, we had met in the presence of Kgosikgolo Ian Khama, where Rrangwane was part of the royal uncles who had met to bring peace and reconciliation among members of the royal family. As always, Rrangwane was in his element to ensure the meeting went well and its objectives were achieved. Rrangwane was an outstanding orator of note and fluent in both Setswana and English... and had a way of bringing sheaves of wisdom into every discussion. When I heard of Kgosi Mokhutshwane’s passing, I immediately realised that the Bangwato royal family had lost a gem. One can only hope that his efforts to foster peace and reconciliation not only in the royal family but in Gammangwato as a whole will come to fruition. The late Kgosi Sekgoma and I are both descendants of Kgosi Sekgoma I. I come from the first house of Sekgoma, the house of Mma Kgama, while Mokhutshwane came from the 4th house; therefore, he is Rrangwane. Kgosi Sekgoma 1 had 10 wives! This amazing son of the gallant Baphuting people will be sorely missed.