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The UDC has reached 31 seats in Parliament, allowing them to form a new government.

This is the first change in regimes since Independence in 1966.

Harvard-trained attorney, Duma Boko, is now officially the President-Elect and will proceed to inauguration soon.

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NEW REPUBLIC

The UDC has reached 31 seats in Parliament, allowing them to form a new government.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred