Radikolo wins BOSETU presidency impressively
Lindiwe Mozola | Tuesday August 29, 2017 17:14
Modukanele lost dismally with a huge margin of 116 against the new president.
In his acceptance speech, Radikolo urged the congress to dissolve their campaign lobby lists and focus on taking the union forward. He also called on the congress to support the newly-elected committee, saying they can only take BOSETU forward with their help.
“The congress should ask leadership to be accountable without fear and ensure that everybody performed their meaningful role. BOSETU is a social enterprise where everybody has a role. We have diagnosed our union and realised that we have the potential to go forward,” he said
Unfortunately, the former president Modukanele was nowhere to be seen for interviews with the media.
Radikolo will be assisted by Mogomotsi Motshegwa who retained his seat by scooping 179 votes against Dibeela Tlotlo’s 73 and Seboko Dibaakanyeng’s 21 votes.
Tobokani Rari also retained his seat as the Secretary General as he stood unopposed.
He was endorsed by the congress with 269 votes and four were spoilt.
Innocent Mannathoko was also re- elected vice secretary general garnering 145 votes. He was followed by Kgaladua Mothusi with 90 votes and Modise Ompatile 36 while only one vote was spolit.
National treasurer position was won by Moagi Digwe with 162 votes against Wadipeba Ofanna with 109.
National organising secretary position was won by Bopa Mmoloki with 121 votes. He stood against Kenosi Tony who got 21 votes, Tshosa Wabo with 22 and Tsiane Charles with 109 votes.
Maitshoko Edwin was endorsed as the new Publicity Secretary with 168 votes followed by Showa George with 76 and lastly Molatlhegi Mangole with 28 votes.
The position of Secretary for Tertiary was won by Benjamin Seema, while Secretary for Secondary sector position was won by Thomas Kanjuu with 121 votes. He battled against Mpho Maruping and Boikanyo Kenaleone.
Secretary for Primary and Pre-primary position was won by Othusitse Dibotlhale who scooped 139 votes against Precious Mokobela’s 132. Secretary for Safety, Health and Environment was won by Monica Legwaila with 203 votes against Mpho Sejeso’s 69.
On the other hand, Ndiyapo Modimo scooped Secretary for Sports and Culture position with 171 votes against Rambe Celsius’ 75 and Bapaphi Tawana’s 25. Secretary for Gender position was won by Mabutho Masedi Chata with 104 votes against Kootshabe Godiraone’s 101, Malemane Refilwe’s 42 and Kgalaeng Mmoloki’s 24 votes.
Alone Tshegetsang, Kebenne Tuelo, Lecha Kabelo, Joel Mankoko, Maruatona Botshelo, Mosa Modise, Mokhwai Keabetswe, Motsatsing Tshetsana and Selerio Leloba emerged as additional members