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Renowned Sethokgo Sechele sleeps

Revered: Sechele
Revered: Sechele

The internationally renowned nation builder, award winner, epitome of culture and mother to many from Molepolole, Gagoitsiwe Sethokgo Sechele has succumbed to death at her residence at Kgosing Ward in Molepolole at the age of 90.

The lady of many hats was amongst others bestowed with Botswana’s Honours awards in 1979 together with other nation builders in the likes of Dr Seligman, Richard Charles Eaton, Boy Mabuse Moapare and Jack Frank Ramsden.

Some of her illustrious works include being at matron of note in various learning institutions such as Maruapula and Moeding College.

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