Also known as: BPF
Botswana Patriotic Front — political party experiencing internal leadership disputes and reconciliation efforts, with representation in local councils including Palapye District.
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Mmegi
… However, his political fortunes changed in the 2024 elections when he lost the ward to David Kgosi, who contested the seat under the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) ticket. …
Matsitama councillor dumps BDP for BNFMmegi
It is a matter in which Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor, David Ikanyeng, is challenging the refusal by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Kethalefile Motshegwa to recognise him as the council chairperson. …
Real court battle over Palapye District Council beginsThe Botswana Gazette
..As factions trade sabotage accusations SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Fresh efforts to reunite the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) have hit a brick wall, with the party’s rival factions once again trading accusations over the collapse of a reconciliation process intended to end the bitter le …
BPF Unity Talks CollapseWeekend Post
… You forfeited your Botswana Democratic Party membership when you joined the Botswana Patriotic Front. …
Balopi, Moyo clash over BDP membership statusDaily News Botswana
… Independent candidate, Mr Onkabetse Moloko came fourth with 64 votes, while independent candidates Mr Scotch Majama followed with 17 votes and Mr Phia Nyandoro of the Botswana Patriotic Front followed with 12 votes. …
UDC retains Tatisiding North wardMmegi
… Ketshogile is the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) councillor, whilst Ikanyeng is the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor. …
PDC suspension sparks political falloutWeekend Post
After months marked by bitter infighting, legal battles, and leadership uncertainty, the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is showing signs of moving toward reconciliation following a pivotal meeting held in Serowe last week. …
Serowe talks offer a path to unity for divided BPFThe Botswana Gazette
… GAZETTE REPORTER Following months of bitter infighting, suspensions, expulsions and courtroom battles that threatened to tear it apart, the Botswana Patriotic Front has imposed a de facto social media gag…
BPF Orders Social Media Gag Ahead of CongressThe Botswana Gazette
… GAZETTE REPORTER The Botswana Patriotic Front has wrestled control of the Palapye District Council chairmanship after councillors voted to remove Umbrella for Democratic Change councillor Kabo Ketshogile…
BPF Oust UDC From Palapye CouncilMoipidi Molobeng, who represented Matsitama ward for two consecutive terms before losing his seat in the 2024 elections, resigned from the BDP and joined the BNF, citing growing resident disappointment with the former ruling party and decades of underdevelopment in the ward.
14 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Moipidi Molobeng, who represented Matsitama ward for two consecutive terms before losing his seat in the 2024 elections, resigned from the BDP and joined the BNF, citing growing resident disappointment with the former ruling party and decades of underdevelopment in the ward.
14 September 2026 · Mmegi →
BPF councillor David Ikanyeng is challenging the Minister of Local Government's refusal to recognise him as Palapye District Council chairperson after councillors passed a motion of no confidence against the previous chair and appointed him instead. The court case was postponed after Ikanyeng's initial legal representatives withdrew, and his new attorney requested time to prepare.
7 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Fresh efforts to reunite the Botswana Patriotic Front have failed, with rival factions trading accusations over the collapse of a reconciliation process intended to end the party's leadership dispute.
7 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
BDP President Mpho Balopi has rescinded an earlier decision to restore Samson Guma Moyo's membership, asserting in a June 30 letter that Moyo automatically forfeited membership by joining another political party and that only the Central Committee can consider readmission applications under the party constitution.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, triggering legal action. A BPF member has taken PDC and the Ministry of Local Government to court to challenge the minister's endorsement of Ketshogile as PDC chairperson, citing a dispute over councillor voting.
22 June 2026 · Mmegi →
UDC candidate Keitumetse Tlhalerwa won the Tatisiding North Ward by-election on June 20 with 335 votes, increasing the party's margin from the 2024 general election when UDC won by one vote. The by-election followed the death of UDC Councillor Parkie Pius.
21 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The minister suspended the Palapye District Council and all its committees after councillors removed PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile (UDC) and voted in David Ikanyeng (BPF) as preferred chairperson, citing governance failures and the need to restore stability.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Patriotic Front is showing signs of moving toward reconciliation following a pivotal meeting held in Serowe last week, after months of infighting, legal battles, and leadership uncertainty.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Patriotic Front has agreed to a mediated ceasefire that restrains public attacks as it prepares for a July elective congress, following months of internal disputes and legal battles.
5 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Patriotic Front has taken control of the Palapye District Council chairmanship after David Ikanyeng was elected following a successful motion of no confidence against UDC councillor Kabo Ketshogile.
5 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →