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 highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...