How the football fraternity speaks of Talk Talk
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 210 Views |
Motlhabankwe in action for Rollers. PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
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.
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...