The Jazz King - Mathubantwa (Part 4)

Previously, we observed that from the late 1890s Bakwena males, along with other Batswana, had been driven en masse into employment at the South African mines due to economic distress aggravated by the imposition of Hut Tax. Sebele-a-Kealeboga’s own prolonged stay in Gauteng was, however at least partially rooted in his love of dance and musical performance.

His desire to be a performer as well as consumer the popular music became a lifelong passion.

To the amusement of some and concern of others, Sebele II brought back something of the cultural ethos as well as sounds of the township when he finally returned to Molepolole. Among those who knew him there was been little doubt that his time away had influenced his character.

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It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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