The Motswaledi Drama Ends In Damp Squib

Those who came mostly sported shirts written DK, the initials of BDP secretary general, Daniel Kwelagobe. They came early for the crucial Court of Appeal decision in the case in which BDP secretary general, Gomolemo Motswaledi was seeking to reverse his suspension by President Ian Khama.

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Manual Workers Union leader, Johnson Motshwarakgole comes through the back and in a raised voice says: "Everything will be fine. I have divined it, so let your hearts not be heavy with trepidation". The crowd hangs on his words, willing his prophecy to be true. After all, they wanted their man, Motswaledi to carry the day.