Heavy rains thwart Khama�s Mabesekwa visit
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
It was a sad moment for the elders who came in large numbers to greet and possibly shake hands with the President and his entourage as it had been intended.
Things started going wrong when the well-decorated table that was laid for the President and his entourage was blown away by heavy winds. This forced government officials who were waiting to welcome the President to flee to their vehicles outside the Kgotla, leaving residents stranded.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...