Pro-boxer, Nkabiti Dies After Bout In SA

Herbert Nkabiti died after sustaining head injuries
Herbert Nkabiti died after sustaining head injuries

Botswana sport was further thrown into mourning after professional boxer, Herbert Nkabiti passed away in South Africa where he had travelled for a professional bout.

Nkabiti, according to reports, was rushed to the hospital in a coma after sustaining injuries during a welterweight bout against his South African opponent. Herbert’s brother, Moitshepi travelled to South Africa after the family was reportedly informed of his condition.

He told Sport Monitor from Pretoria yesterday that he was meeting Herbert’s coaches and officials from the South Africa Boxing Association.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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