Heavy rains thwart Khama�s Mabesekwa visit

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

MABESEKWA: Multitudes of residents who thronged Mabesekwa Kgotla went home in disappointment after heavy rains spoiled President Ian Khama’s visit to the village last Friday afternoon.

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.

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Heavy rains thwart Khama�s Mabesekwa visit

MABESEKWA: Multitudes of residents who thronged Mabesekwa Kgotla went home in disappointment after heavy rains spoiled President Ian Khama’s visit to the village last Friday afternoon.