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Sechele rises through political ranks

Sechele
Sechele

President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Neville Sechele, a Ramotswa native and third-year student at the University of Botswana (UB), is steadily emerging as a determined voice in both student and national politics. Sechele won the presidency while contesting as a GS-26 candidate under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), against Moono wa Baithuti, an affiliate of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Moono won all seats except the presidency. All seats within the UB are 13.

Studying Political Science and Public Administration, Sechele has built a reputation grounded in resilience, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to leadership. Although his political journey has not been without setbacks, Sechele’s defining trait has been his refusal to give up. Last year, he contested for the presidency but lost to the outgoing leader.

However, rather than retreating from the political stage, he chose to push forward with renewed determination. For him, leadership is rooted in service and impact, not convenience. He firmly believes that one should not stop when things become difficult, but only when meaningful change has been achieved. Interestingly, Sechele’s passion for politics did not stem from a politically active upbringing. Instead, it was nurtured at a young age through simple yet impactful moments.

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