Kablay passed on on Wednesday this week and was buried yesterday at the Ramotswa cemetery because of his belief. Regardless of differing opinions about him, Kablay was among the few former MPs who emphasised the importance of holding Cabinet Ministers accountable. He insisted that these ministers should deliver results within their ministries and frequently called out their failures to respond to questions from MPs. He publicly expressed concern that ministers' lack of accountability could jeopardise his party's success.
Having been in Parliament since the 2009 General Election, Kablay geared up for his fourth term. Before that, he served as a councillor from 1994 to 2008. Moreover, despite living with a disability, Kablay never let it define him and believed he could effectively represent his diverse constituency. Vice President Slumber Tsogwane, a close friend of Kablay, stated in an interview yesterday: "He was a very loyal member of the party leadership, deeply dedicated to his constituents and always cheerful. He worked very hard to ensure that MPs attended Parliament, which was one of his key roles. He loved his party." He said Kablay took his work as the Chief Whip very seriously and kept on advising the BDP members to follow the party caucus and avoid going against it. The Vice President said if anyone had an intention of not going to support what was agreed, he would then remind them what they had signed for and what the party constitution says regarding caucus that its decisions are binding. He added: “Unlike other members who feared being challenged in the primary elections, Kablay never had a problem with it. He was a person of the people and encouraged competition.” Tsogwane said Kablay was a good leader and never undermined anyone regardless of the tribe. Alliance for Progress (AP) Chief Whip, Wynter Mmolotsi, also remembered Kablay as a man unafraid to stand up for his beliefs.
