"What's wrong with not speaking English fluently?"

Friday, June 17, 2011

MAHALAPYE: The Assistant Minister of Local Government, Botlhogile Tshireletso, says although some politicians and other people criticise her for her lack of education, she is a capable and accountable representative who will excel on Botswana's political platform to the grave.

Speaking at a rally here recently, Tshireletso said while she may not be fluent in the English language, she could beat her critics in Russian.

"It was not by mistake that I lived in Russia for two-and-a-half years learning the Russian language, and I pride myself in that," she said. "I also stayed in America for six months and I know America like nobody's business, but I don't talk about it unnecessarily."

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"What's wrong with not speaking English fluently?"

MAHALAPYE: The Assistant Minister of Local Government, Botlhogile Tshireletso, says although some politicians and other people criticise her for her lack of education, she is a capable and accountable representative who will excel on Botswana's political platform to the grave.