Tshireletso hangs political stilettos

Friday, August 16, 2019

Tshireletso is a well respected MP across the political divide

FRANCISTOWN: The just-ended 11th Parliament marked the end of the political career of Botlogile Tshireletso, considered one of the country’s savviest political leaders of her generation.

More than a year ago, the Mahalapye-East Member of Parliament (MP) and former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women’s wing chairperson announced that she would bring to the end a stellar 40-year old political career this August.

The Mahalapye East legislator is amongst the longest serving BDP Women’s Wing chairpersons. The Wing has been running for over 30 years. She is also a former member of the BDP Political Education and Elections Committee (PEEC).

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Tshireletso hangs political stilettos

FRANCISTOWN: The just-ended 11th Parliament marked the end of the political career of Botlogile Tshireletso, considered one of the country’s savviest political leaders of her generation.