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Keorapetse’s expulsion paves way for Kaizer

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Dithapelo Keorapetse PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Now that Selebi-Phikwe West Member of Parliament (MP) Dithapelo Keorapetse has been expelled from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), it is believed that young entrepreneur Ruben Kaizer will grab the baton from the legislator come 2024.

The BCP conference two weeks ago resolved that the suspensions imposed by the central committee on Keorapetse and fellow MPs, Kenny Kapinga, Nevah Tshabang, David Tshere and Onneetse Ramogapi be varied to effectuate the immediate termination of their membership in the BCP.

This was after the BCP central committee at its meeting held on July 12 decided to suspend the quintet from the party.

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Keorapetse’s expulsion paves way for Kaizer

Now that Selebi-Phikwe West Member of Parliament (MP) Dithapelo Keorapetse has been expelled from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), it is believed that young entrepreneur Ruben Kaizer will grab the baton from the legislator come 2024.