James Pilane: the consummate politician

Pilane. PIC LERATO MALEKE
Pilane. PIC LERATO MALEKE

Remember James Pilane, that fiery Botswana National Front (BNF) Kgatleng West Member of Parliament (MP)? Well, come along for a little bavarder with the 75 year-old.

Having previously appointed with him by phone, I head for Mochudi’s Phalane Ward. The former legislator had said to simply ask for his mother’s house.

The midmorning temperature is surprisingly hot and I spot two women seated in the shadow of a tree. I ask them where I can find the Pilane homestead and they point to the next yard.

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