Octogenarian’s love to serve the people

Tshiping PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Tshiping PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Ponatshego Tshiping (81) is a true testimony of what dedication, hard work and commitment can do to a true servant of the people.

She has been a councillor for Moshupa for 30 years under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and has served under three presidents; former Prsidents Festus Mogae, Ian Khama and the incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi. Despite all challenges that women in politics face, Tshiping has stood the test of time.

She served for a long time in the party central committee and is still a member of the party disciplinary committee. For her, politics defined her success in life and she managed to achieve a lot through it. She has been a councillor since 1994 to date. Currently, she is a nominated councillor in Moshupa. “I have contested for elections, both Bulela Ditswe and general election and I won.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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