Villagers dispersed at the Merafhe Serowe home
Friday, January 09, 2015
![The late Merafhe](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/uploads/imported_images/2015/january/09/phpFB1C.tmp.jpg&w=400&q=72&f=jpg&t=1)
The late Merafhe
As per tradition, people continued to flock to the Merafhe homestead following the announcement of the passing on of the former vice president.
Prior to the announcement, people just sat in the compound waiting for the normal prayer session, but an announcement would later be made.
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