Ransome visits the �Three Chiefs�

In the decades that Botswana has enjoyed self-rule, the country has undergone a remarkable transformation from the then Bechuanaland Protectorate.  The constant over the decades among the tribes has been the culture, traditions, norms and values that still define the country and its people. In the midst of the excitement around the Golden Jubilee, British High Commissioner, Katherine Ransome’s embarked on a quest to learn first-hand about the legendary three Dikgosi who took a life-changing journey to her native country in 1895 in search of independence.  Having already gone to Serowe (KhamaIII) and most recently Molepolole (Sebele I) Ransome on Tuesday travelled south to Kanye, the Bangwaketse capital of Bathoen I, the last of the Three Chiefs.

The tribe’s leader and Kgosikgolo, Kgosi Malope II, son of Kgosi Seepapitso IV gave Ransome a warm welcome and she was ushered into the Bangwaketse main kgotla by village elders clad in traditional attires known as megagolwane and german print.