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BDP bids Mma Tshelang farewell

Mma Tshelang was also blessed with her other son Mokgweetsi as President
Mma Tshelang was also blessed with her other son Mokgweetsi as President

MOSHUPA: As the nation continues to mourn the passing of the wife to former legislator Sethomo Masisi and mother to President Mokgweetsi Masisi and former Francistown West legislator Tshelang Masisi, it has come to the fore that Precious Masego Masisi was more than that.

While little has been documented about her, speakers at her memorial service organised by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) here this week spoke highly of her invaluable contributions to the party, especially in the Moshupa area.

The BDP hosted a memorial service for Mma Tshelang, as she was affectionately known, and party members came in large numbers. Amongst notable dignitaries at the memorial service were former President Festus Mogae and party veterans including Daniel Kwelagobe, members of Cabinet, members of the central committee and BDP members who served with Mma Tshelang.

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Boko should stop the fighting and start the delivering

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