Tshekedi Khama: No axes to grind

Friday, September 18, 2015

Culture celebrated: Scenes from the anniversary

Eminent traditional leaders last Saturday gathered to honour the 110th anniversary of Kgosi Tshekedi Khama, recounting tales of their interaction and relationships with the late Regent. Veteran journalist, METHAETSILE LEEPILE, was in the audience and recounts the experience.

The commemoration of Kgosi Tshekedi Khama’s 110th anniversary in Pilikwe last Saturday was quite some spectacle. It drew people by the hundreds from all over the country and the region, perhaps the most conspicuous being the flamboyant Baherero. They came in their numbers from far-flung regions of Namibia and Botswana.

They were accompanied by royalty: His Royal Highness Tjinaani Maherero, the grandson of the legendary Herero leader and chief of the Omahehe region – as well as their traditional leader, Paramount Chief Vikuii Rukoro.

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