Tsogwane rides the crest

When President Mokgweetsi Masisi used powers vested in him to choose Tsogwane as his VP in 2018 after taking over the reins of power from his predecessor, Ian Khama, Tsogwane was like a man thrown at the bitter end. He had started on the wrong footing often times with his tendency to stutter throughout when giving a speech. Tsogwane is a former educationist with the requisite qualifications, but the 63-year-old also seemingly suffered from bouts of stage fright.

It also raised doubts that he would effectively deliver on two key roles he has been assigned. Besides being the VP, the Rakops-born politician has another key role of party chairperson, which compels him amongst others to always feel the pulse of the ruling party across the 57 constituencies, with a flurry of its quandaries.