Thousands pay last respects to 'beloved' Lelatisitswe
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 270 Views |
Mourners from across the country gathered to pay their last respects to Sethomo Lelatisitswe. PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
The funeral drew prominent dignitaries, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, former president Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, former vice president Slumber Tsogwane, Boteti East MP and Assistant Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Keoagile Atamelang, Chief Whip Sam Digwa, BDP president Mpho Balopi, among others.
The late Lelatisitswe was remembered fondly by many as a loving father, visionary leader, and kind-hearted individual who touched numerous lives. His legacy and impact on the community were celebrated during the ceremony.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...