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How the football fraternity speaks of Talk Talk

Motlhabankwe in action for Rollers. PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Motlhabankwe in action for Rollers. PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Let us 'talk about this’ massively talented, notorious, fun-loving, hardworking, determined unifier in the field of play called Tshepo ‘Talkie’ Motlhabankwe, as the football fraternity reminisces about him in the wake of the news of his demise, which has become a sorrowful ‘talk of the town’ and villages across Botswana. KABO RAMASIA writes

Dark clouds hang heavily over Botswana football following the passing of one of its most beloved and charismatic figures, Tshepo 'Talkie' Motlhabankwe.

His death on April 5, 2026, at the age of 46, has sent shockwaves across the nation, turning him into a sorrowful 'talk of the town' from bustling cities to quiet villages.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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