Days after Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chief executive officer Percy Raditladi resigned, the council has begun the search for his successor.Raditladi joined the BNSC last September, ending a frantic search for Kitso Kemoeng's successor.He resigned this week citing ill health. In fact it is reported that following a stabbing incident in Gaborone two months ago, Raditladi has not fully recovered and had confided with BNSC chairperson Solly Reikeletseng weeks back that he wanted to quit.On Tuesday evening, Reikeletseng confirmed Raditladi's departure. Raditladi's exit opens the door for a fresh search for a new secretariat head. Reikeletseng said they expect the position to be filled on September 1 after an advert runs in the press next week.
Before Raditladi's appointment, Sports and Recreation director Falcon Sedimo and former boxer, France Mabiletsa were linked to the post. Meanwhile, Reikeletseng has paid glowing tribute to Raditladi.He told Mmegi Sport that Raditladi was the best person he had worked with. "He is the greatest man I have had an opportunity to work with.We were always in sync. Challenges will always be there, but we were a great team. It gives me hope that Africa has talented people," Reikeletseng said."He disliked corruption and believed in procedure. For sports to lose someone like him is a big blow". Raditladi had previous stints at Kgalagadi Breweries and also headed security company, G4S in Nigeria.
