The event was attended by Sir Seretse Khama’s sister Naledi Khama, Regent of the Bangwato Sediegeng Kgamane, Paramount Chief to the Bangwaketse Chief Malope II and Central District Council Chairman Lesego Raditanka among others.When giving a brief historical background and overview of the event, chairman of the Bangwato Community Organising Committee Keitire Keforilwe Mogosha said Sir Seretse Khama Day is special not only to the Bangwato but to the country at large.He said since his passing the Bangwato have seen it fit to gather in his memory every year.
“It began with churches that came to give a word of comfort and later on, as years passed, other members of the community joined in to celebrate and make it a day to remember,” he said.He said the committee’s wish was for the people to walk the road that the Bangwato took during the 19th century wars, but due to financial constraints, they have not been able to do so.He said that it is currently difficult for the committee since people “do not want to part with their riches”. He also urged Bangwato from all over the country to donate anything in future. Kgosi Malope II said he was humbled by the invitation to be the guest speaker at such an event and that went to show that Bangwaketse and Bangwato were united just like all Batswana are.
