Ngwaketse stars shine through the night
Monday, December 13, 2010
The place was a picnic spot near Motse Lodge Cultural village tucked between the hills on the northeastern side of the Bangwaketse capital where stars from the Southern District converged to welcome home one of their sons and Big Brother All Stars (BBAS) housemate, Kaone Ramontshonyana.
This was also a perfect setting for the fun-loving and carefree Ramontshonya to launch his Rural Swagga clothing line. It was a star-studded event of over 20 musicians and celebrities.
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