Mmatli, Galebotswe join the BPF

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 1770 Views |

Former Member of Parliament for Molepolole South, Dr Tlamelo Mmatli and retired Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, Lieutenant General Gaolathe Galebotswe officially joined Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) amongst others.

BPF president Mephato Reatile officially welcomed the new members on Tuesday in a media briefing. Besides Mmatli and Galebotswe, other members who officially joined the opposition outfit include Gilbert Watshipi, Bright Moagi Molebatsi, former chairperson of Kgatleng District Council (KDC) Tona Mooketsi, Naledi Monnakgosi, and Donald Seleke.

Speaking on behalf of the recruits Mmatli said they decided to defect after a lot of consideration.

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