Speakers described the late Menyatso as a humble but dedicated son of the struggle to rid Botswana of racial discrimination and later in life fought for a better living for all. Speaking on behalf of Menyatso's in laws, Vice President Merafhe said Menyatso was not only a good husband to his aunt but a father who provided his house with love, food and care to all of MmaMenyatso's relatives who stayed with them.
Reminiscing of the old times, he said he used to sleep over at Menyatso's house whenever he was traveling from Serowe in transit to the family cattle post which was located outside Palla Road. Despite their differing political views Merafhe said he learnt a lot from the expansive historical knowledge that Menyatso possessed. In particular, Merafhe cited his parliamentary contribution on the 77,78 and 79 debates as one of those instances where he drew from the deep granary of Menyatso's historical knowledge. Klaas Motshidisi, who is now Kgosi in Palapye spoke about Menyatso as a friend. In fact, Motshidisi identified Menyatso as his twin brother (not biological)-incidentally the two were born five days apart from each other.
