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A tough act to follow

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Sekgoma Tshekedi Khama in 2015 at the first Tshekedi Khama memorial event PIC: TETO MOKAILA

Sekgoma Tshekedi Khama, a man who insisted on being called Rara (as in Heavenly Father to my understanding) by his children, was quite the special one. It is hard for a good father not to be special.

The quiet resilience and integrity that my father displayed all through his life, sometimes to his detriment, specifically because he would not compromise his morals, became an inspiration and eventually a template for me.

It was baffling at first seeing the man who was instrumental in vital ways to many projects, private or government, never stepping forward to claim any of the glory.

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A tough act to follow

Sekgoma Tshekedi Khama, a man who insisted on being called Rara (as in Heavenly Father to my understanding) by his children, was quite the special one. It is hard for a good father not to be special.

Workers shun Healy

Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

BoB expects softer inflation despite risks

BDP registers fewer female candidates for primaries

MISA to tackle environmental reporting challenges

Venson-Moitoi: The intrepid Mmegi editor

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