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A principled, purpose-driven patriot departs

Mothibi PIC: FACEBOOK
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“Sethunya, expect a call from Mesh...” an SMS from Mike Mothibi came through one morning, mid-last year. An hour later, Mesh Moeti called. After an intense debate and assessment of the state of our politics, we were back together working on a draining project, physically and financially.

A few other comrades joined in but midway through this political project that Mike led with intention and purpose, we could tell the battle was lost.

Many fell by the wayside, but Mike kept pushing. I had to confront him, showing him that we were beating a dead horse since the intended beneficiaries were failing in every way.


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