Kgafela to miss another 'ancestral' May 21 deadline :: Mmegi Online

Bakgatla ba Kgafela, who have been harbouring hope that their Kgosikgolo, Kgafela Kgafela II, would be arriving home on May 21, 2026, have suffered a blow. With just a few days left before May 21, the only day Kgafela can return to Botswana, his assistant and current regent, Kgosi Bana Sekai, has said Kgafela will not return home this year or in 2027.

Sekai would not be dragged into discussing why Kgafela could not make it this year, only stating that it was what the Kgosikgolo had told him.

On December 11, 2024, Kgafela virtually addressed Bakgatla, who gathered in large numbers at the Mochudi Kgotla. He celebrated the downfall of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and said he was happy that he would now be able to visit Botswana before the date he had announced in May 2024. At the time, he had said he would return in 2030.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

kgafela kgafela

Kgafela to miss another 'ancestral' May 21 deadline

Explore

More

I did not note any injuries on Sithole- Magistrate

Seretse never backs down politically

BDP divisions explode at Mogae's funeral

Tshwenyego: An icon of Botswana’s arts and creative industry

How Arteta overcame setbacks and boos to defy doubters

Raguin’s road ends in the second round

Cricket team targets progress in World Cup qualifiers

Don’t blink: Black Lions, Gunners in survival showdown

Oh what a State funeral!