ABSA Dithubaruba 17th edition on Saturday
Friday, September 05, 2025 | 190 Views |
Culture Spears. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The event has grown tremendously over the years. According to one of the event coordinators, Tlamelo 'Petleke' Letlole, they have already hosted some of the event’s annual pre-events, such as a business seminar powered by ABSA on August 17, 2025. He said the event is aimed at teaching patrons about running a cost-effective business and cost-effective measures of business transactions.
“Another successful pre-event was the Dithubaruba Symposium last Thursday. It was about the times and life of Kgosi Sechele. We talked of Ntsweng reimagined as a theme. Our focus was on painting a picture of the livelihood, lifestyle, and culture of the Bakwena of Kgosi Sechele I during the 1960s. We took those elements and brought them to these contemporary world practices,” he said.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...