Obituary for Kgosi Letlole Thobega
Friday, April 10, 2015
His death spelled the end to his 76-year-old reign of Mankgodi village, and satellite villages, Fikeng, Tloaneng, Ramaphatle, Thaping and Mogonye.
Kgosi Letlole Thobega was born in Mankgodi village on April 6, 1929, 1929, the first-born son of Kgosi Monnye and Mohumagadi Mosadi Thobega.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...