PR guru drops career to embrace Bamangwato princehood

Branching out: Khama is breaking new ground
Branching out: Khama is breaking new ground

Mmegi Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, speaks to the Bamangwato bogosi’s newest member, EWETSE KHAMA, a well-known public relations practitioner

Mmegi: What position exactly are you taking up within the Bamangwato bogosi?My father Kgosi Sekgoma Tshekedi Khama, is the remaining son of Kgosi Tshekedi Khama. As is the tradition, when Kgosi Tshekedi Khama passed away on Wednesday June 10, 1959, his responsibilities fell to his eldest son who was called Kgosi Leapeetswe Khama. My father, as the second born, was expected to play a supporting role to his older brother. In much the same way, I too will be stepping into my father’s shoes, as he is at an advanced age and has voluntarily decided to embrace retirement. 

Mmegi: What duties does the position entail?

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