Gaolathe�s speech before speech
Friday, July 17, 2015
So for now I will hold my horses, and attend to the conveyance of my good wishes to you as you travel to the venue of our congress, Gantsi.
It is chilly at night-time, please carry your warmest jackets, and if you don’t mind borrow your uncle’s or auntie’s ‘mhlangomas’ the old-fashioned long ones. Carry your blankets too, the heaviest one at your house. Importantly, bring with you an open heart as well as a sense of purpose and responsibility.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...