Kgafela’s homecoming deferred

This is due to the fact that government has not been able to facilitate for his return as he had requested. Also, Kgafela is facing a power struggle in South Africa (SA) as his long-time foe Kgosi Nyalala Pilane and his other uncle Ramono Pilane are wrestling for Bogosi in the North West Province of the neighbouring country. Kgafela had wanted to install his son, Matshego Kgafela, only for the Premier to issue a certificate in the names of Nyalala. Following the ouster of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in October 2024, Kgafela expressed his pleasure at the turn of events and announced that he would return to Botswana in May this year.

On December 11, 2024, Kgafela virtually addressed Bakgatla who gathered in large numbers at the Mochudi Kgotla where he also announced that his son, Matshego, would be his regent in South Africa’s North West Province.