Masisi: The making of a President

MOSHUPA: The young Masisi grew up exposed to the traditional moraka (cattlepost) life before he shifted to the modern life in Gaborone for his education and later career development. His elder brothers and parents played their roles in raising him, oblivious that they were raising the future President of the republic. Even Mokgweetsi never imagined himself occupying the highest office in the land as the state President.

The story told by the incoming President’s elder brother, Peter Ramogotsi Masisi, 78 presents his 55 year-old younger brother, as a man who has undergone the traditional training of looking after cattle and small stock. In fact, cattle, goats and sheep have always been very close to Mokgweetsi’s heart although he may not claim to be your reputable farmer.