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Dithubaruba 2025: Where heritage came alive In Molepolole

The 17th edition of Absa-Dithubaruba Cultural Festival attracted thousands from across Botswana and beyond who descended on Molepolole like pilgrims to the motherland of Setswana soul. PICS PHATSIMO KAPENG
The 17th edition of Absa-Dithubaruba Cultural Festival attracted thousands from across Botswana and beyond who descended on Molepolole like pilgrims to the motherland of Setswana soul. PICS PHATSIMO KAPENG

The 17th edition of Absa-Dithubaruba Cultural Festival did not tiptoe into Molepolole.

It roared in like a lion at dawn, transforming the sacred Ntsweng Heritage Site, better known as Kwa ga Mmakgosi, into a pulsating, drum-thumping, foot-stomping, soul-stirring carnival of Bakwena pride. The Kweneng capital was a beehive on steroids. Streets jammed. Dust flying. Laughter echoing as culture was not just observed but lived, breathed, and danced into the dirt until sunrise.

Under the rallying cry “Ngwao ya rona e a Tshela” — Heritage in Motion, thousands from across Botswana and beyond descended on Molepolole like pilgrims to the motherland of Setswana soul.

Editor's Comment
Tana project a welcome development

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...

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