Gabathuse, relishes the task ahead

Gabathuse (left) at his launch
Gabathuse (left) at his launch

PALAPYE: Filling in the big shoes of a ward that has been dominated by the ruling party for 50 years can be a daunting task. One has to commit diligently to win the hearts of many, who are yet to come to terms with this major transformation.

Area Gabathuse, the newly-elected Councillor for Boikago/Madiba, has a mammoth task ahead of him following his victory over Thabo Dimeku of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) during the by-election held last month.

Gabathuse defied the odds and wrestled the ward from the ruling party, which had occupied it since independence. To some it came as a shock when the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) attained it and changed the status quo.

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