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Mmegi
Following UDC’s defeat in the recent Sefhophe council by-election, some members of Botswana National Front (BNF) want clarity especially as they believe BPF’s decision to contest the election contributed to the coalition's loss.The dispute has also reignited questions in the BNF …
BPF coalition ties rattle UDCThe Botswana Gazette
The BPF hits back at UDC members blaming it for Sefhophe defeat, declaring that the loyalty of its two Cabinet ministers to the UDC neither concerns nor binds the party GAZETTE REPORTER The opposition Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has hit back at members of the ruling Umbrella f …
BPF: We Owe UDC NothingMmegi
… Following the Sefhophe defeat, some voters reportedly expressed reluctance to support a party they felt had no social contract with them, bringing renewed attention to the president’s earlier remarks. …
Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-SefhopheMmegi
… During the weekend Sefhophe by-election, Botswana Congress Party (BCP) won with 800 votes, followed by the UDC which garnered 705. …
BDP embraces opposition unity after defeatMmegi
… Before election day, some Batswana openly pleaded with Sefhophe residents not to vote for the UDC. …
BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-electionMmegi
… Speaking at the launch of Joseph Bagwasi’s Sefhophe by-election campaign on Saturday, BCP leaders said the country was facing a troubling situation, with ordinary Batswana struggling to access healthcare and secure livelihoods.The by-election, which will be held on October 17, fo …
BCP accuses UDC of failing BatswanaMmegi
… Nevertheless, the political contest has given Sefhophe a level of attention that is not usually associated with the village. …
Sefhophe by-election draws intense political activityDaily News Botswana
Vice President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Mr Ndaba Gaolatlhe, has urged residents of Sefhophe to continue placing trust in government. …
Gaolathe urges Sefhophe residents to retain trust in UDCMmegi
The seat of the site of Batalaote of Sefhophe or Sefophe if you like, became vacant following the passing of the former ward councilllor, Christopher Motsholapheko of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in July after a short illness.Attention has never been so much on …
Incumbency bolsters UDC in SefhopheMmegi
… Galebotse’s campaign manager, Pabalelo Moseki, revealed that the selection process was conducted through discussions within the ward and facilitated by the constituency committee. “On the choice of UDC candidate for the Sefhophe by-election, there was discussion within the ward f …
UDC settles for Galebotse as consensus candidate for SefhopheAfter the UDC coalition's defeat in the Sefhophe council by-election, some BNF members are seeking clarity on the BPF's decision to contest, which they believe contributed to the coalition's loss. The dispute has prompted questions within BNF about the terms of cooperation with the BPF, which is not an affiliate of the opposition coalition.
19 hours ago · Mmegi →
After the UDC coalition's defeat in the Sefhophe council by-election, some BNF members are seeking clarity on the BPF's decision to contest, which they believe contributed to the coalition's loss. The dispute has prompted questions within BNF about the terms of cooperation with the BPF, which is not an affiliate of the opposition coalition.
19 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Botswana Patriotic Front has responded to UDC members blaming it for a Sefhophe defeat, stating that the loyalty of its two Cabinet ministers to the UDC neither concerns nor binds the party.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The BCP secured 800 votes against the UDC's 705 in the Sefhophe by-election, winning barely two years after the UDC's historic 2024 election victory. The loss is attributed partly to voters' frustration with economic hardship and rising living costs, compounded by President Boko's earlier assertion that election promises do not constitute legally binding contracts.
21 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The BDP, which dominated Botswana's politics for nearly six decades, is now recognising the need for collective action against the ruling UDC following a weak performance in the Sefhophe by-election, where it secured 291 votes compared to BCP's 800 and UDC's 705.
21 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Congress Party defeated the UDC in a Sefhophe by-election to fill a vacant ward councillor seat. BCP candidate Mokwaledi Bagwasi received the most votes, with BDP receiving 291 votes and BPF receiving 225 in a total of 2,032 votes cast.
21 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Congress Party blamed the UDC-led coalition for worsening living conditions, high unemployment, and critical medicine shortages at the launch of Joseph Bagwasi's Sefhophe by-election campaign. The by-election, following the death of UDC councillor Christopher Motsholapheko, is scheduled for October 17.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Sefhophe by-election has brought heightened political activity to the village, with the UDC, BDP, BCP, and BPF all contesting and attracting supporters and visitors. The increased campaign presence has boosted local traffic, accommodation demand, and business spending, while some residents have noted improvements in government services.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolatlhe appealed to Sefhophe residents to maintain faith in the UDC government and support the party's council candidate ahead of an October 17 by-election called after former councillor Christopher Motshelapheko's death in July. Gaolatlhe said the government was committed to fulfilling promises and addressing inherited challenges through sustained effort.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The ward seat of Sefhophe became vacant following the death of UDC ward councillor Christopher Motsholapheko in July.
28 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The BPF is contesting the Sefhophe by-election as part of efforts to demonstrate renewed unity following internal disagreements and restructuring. The party says it has made significant strides in rebuilding structures and restoring member unity after an agreement between factions led by Gaolatlhe Galebotswe and Lawrence Ookeditse.
25 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The UDC selected Galebotse as its candidate for the Sefhophe by-election through a consensus process among three interested members, following the death of former councillor Christopher Motsholapheko. The party is seeking to maintain control of the ward.
7 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Mafetsane Bifang, 85, is a celebrated musician in the Sefhophe community who plays the segaba, a traditional handcrafted instrument. Through his music, he has preserved and shared the community's cultural heritage, having won several Presidential Arts Competitions.
23 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →