Posh Pantsula Parade
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
The Posh parade was organised by National Pantsula Committee, which is formed by representatives from various groups around Botswana.
They came clad in their elegant attires from expensive labels including Brentwood, Pringle of Scotland, Navada, All Star Converse, Dobbs and Dickies. One of the committee members, Mompati Sparks Dikgomo said with their occasional parades they are trying to help fight crime by destigmatising the pantsula as ‘criminals’. PICS: THALEFANG CHARLES
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