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Court intervenes as Chiepe family fights dirty

Tuesday, November 01, 2022 | 2400 Views |

Dr Gaositwe Chiepe just recently celebrated her 100th birthday amid family drama reportedly caused by the grabbing of her properties and financial resources while she is still very much alive and doing well.

The drama is unfolding publicly as family members comprising Dr Chiepe’s nieces and nephews have embarked on a bitter war path that has even reached the courts.

As they accuse each other of deceit and betrayal regarding the icon who is referred to as Botswana's woman of many firsts, which accolades include being the first woman to serve in Cabinet.

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