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‘Bazooka’ - A know-holds-barred political approach

Mmolotsi
Mmolotsi

Wynter Mmolotsi’s success as a politician can be attributed to his adaptability, resilience, and commitment to his constituents. Since 2009, he has represented Francistown South under various parties, including the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), and the Alliance for Progressives (AP), demonstrating his ability to navigate the political landscape. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

“It’s true that I have won successive elections under different political brands, and the secret is that I work very closely with the people. I always make an effort to understand people’s problems and find long-lasting solutions,” explains the outspoken legislator who spent most of his life in opposition politics before UDC usurped power from the BDP in the 2024 polls.

Mmolotsi’s primary party, the AP, is part of a tripartite coalition government with the Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Peoples Party (BPP).

Editor's Comment
Get back what was stolen, and lock the door

That a single private law firm pocketed P6.5 million for just four cases, out of a total P11.1 million paid for 25 matters, reeks of a system that was not merely disorganised but open to abuse.Bayford has taken a welcome first step by telling the Public Accounts Committee the truth. Now he must act decisively to ensure it never happens again and that any money lost to wrongdoing is recovered.The figures are staggering. Whilst ordinary Batswana...

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