Koofhethile completes Francistown, Gaborone ultra marathon
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

The 47-year-old arrived in the capital city on Saturday morning after running the 460 kilometres from the second city to the capital in seven days.
Upon his arrival in Gaborone, Koofhethile, who is the Y-Care Charitable Trust chairman was welcomed by a large contingent comprising family members, friends, associates and Diabetes Association volunteers who praised his efforts. Batsile Kebapetse and Clarence Abel, who supported him on his mission, joined him at the finish line.
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