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Prof. Nyathi-Saleshando: The long walk of the Wayeyi

Prof Nyathi-Saleshando
Prof Nyathi-Saleshando

This author woke up early this morning to the sad news of the passing of Professor Lydia Nyathi-Saleshando (formerly Ramahobo), who in life earned her place amongst Botswana’s historic figures for her effective leadership in the struggle for culture, including linguistic and political recognition of non-Setswana ethnic communities.

She achieved this as a highly respected academic but, more fundamentally, as a key founder and activist of Reteng Multicultural Coalition and Kamanakao Association.

Her advocacy incorporated international outreach at the UN and elsewhere alongside domestic grassroots organising and lobbying.

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