Motheo Tsiako: A soldier dies in his boots

Motheo Piet Tsiako was the fifth of nine children born to Sekhobo Tsiako and Polo Tsiako. His grandsire of lore was Kgwatha, who came to Ramotswa from Thohoyandou.

Kgwatha venerated the Nare (Buffalo), which made for a happy coincidence with Ba-Ga-Malete.

Motheo underwent primary school education in Ramotswa after which he emigrated to South Africa to work in Cape Town (Stellenbosch) before settling in Soweto (Dobsonville, Roodepoort) where he lived for many years.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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