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Sportspersons flock to politics

Whistle-blower: Bondo has swapped the whistle for the freedom square PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Whistle-blower: Bondo has swapped the whistle for the freedom square PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The 2024 General Election will see increased participation of sportspersons and administrators making a switch from the pitch to the freedom square.

Referee Joshua Bondo is amongst prominent sportspeople who have raised their hands for political office, come October 2024.

Bondo is seeking a council seat in Selebi-Phikwe on the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ticket for primary elections.

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