Dikgosi fired over court dispute

This action followed a court case in which three chiefs contested the organisation of the 145th celebration, claiming that they had not been consulted before the event. The three dikgosi involved in the lawsuit were Kgosi Motsholathebe Gaborone, the senior chief representative; Kgosi Joseph Matlapeng, who passed away in January; and the headman of arbitration, Kgosi Korwe.

Their legal action drew significant attention to the concerns of certain tribal leaders regarding the lack of consultation and communication surrounding the celebration. In a briefing to the tribe on Saturday, Kgosi Gaborone expressed his deep frustration with the events that unfolded during 2025, describing it as an especially difficult year for the tribe. "There was no peace in this Kgotla at all. We were operating in a toxic environment," he stated. "This atmosphere even affected government employees working here, which in turn, compromised the quality of service delivery," he said.