Hikuama: Koma’s blossoming political seed

Hikuama 1. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Hikuama 1. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Outspoken Maun West legislator Caterpillar Hikuama’s interest in politics was sparked, amongst others, by the classification and description of Botswana tribes in his Social Studies lessons at Bodibeng Primary School in 1986 that Botswana comprises eight major tribes and many other minor ethnic tribes. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Early in his life at secondary school, the 55-year-old Capricorn (Zodiac) had already identified politics as his first choice ahead of everything. There is a strong belief that Capricorns are popular and highly regarded for their ambition, discipline, practical and grounded nature.


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