Africa-Press – Botswana. Multitudes of people from all walks of life on Saturday bid farewell to the late veteran politician and Ghanzi District Council deputy chairperson, Mr Ezekiel Kajuu.
Mr Kajuu’s life was cut short by stoke on January 12.
The 52-year-old had served as Grootlaagte Ward councilor for approximately 27 years, a feat that earned him the name ‘Tau ya Grootlaagte.’
Addressing mourners at Kgaphamadi Ward in Ghanzi where the funeral was held, Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ms Talita Monnakgotla hailed Mr Kajuu as a legend and a voice of rural settlement dwellers.
Ms Monnakgotla said Mr Kajuu, a long time BDP member was firm when deliberating on issues concerning Grootlaagte, an RADP settlement.
She said Mr Kajuu worked passionately to improve the lives of those he represented since becoming a councilor in 1996, which endeared him to many.
Ms Monnakgotla said death had robbed not only the Kajuu family and Grootlaagte residents of a great leader, but also local government ministry as he was a credible and rounded leader with extensive experience.
Ghanzi District Council chairperson, Mr Jeremiah Tibi said Mr Kajuu performed council duties with passion and was assigned to manage RADP, Constituency Community Development Projects and Ipelegeng programme.
He said Mr Kajuu devoted his life to three things: council, BDP and Grootlaagte.
Mr Tibi described the deceased as an astute leader who had set the bar high for his colleagues across the political spectrum.
He said from their school days up until they became employees, Mr Kajuu’s contribution to the nation and Ghanzi always caught his attention.
Member of Parliament for Ghanzi North, Mr John Thiite spoke in length about how Mr Kajuu had the interests of the community at heart.
Mr Thiite said Mr Kajuu as a devoted member of BDP would do everything to ensure that the promises of the party were delivered to the electorates.
He said Mr Kajuu was loved by the community because he was faithful to them.
Leaning on Mr Kajuu he said, helped him to be victorious in the past general elections because he understood the dynamics of politics in Ghanzi District.
Former member of Parliament for Ghanzi North, Mr Noah Salakae who spoke on behalf of siblings said Mr Kajuu was a popular and tactical politician who played the political game well.
A friend, Mr Tshepho Gadilatolwe said Mr Kajuu deserved the name ‘Tau ya Grootlaagte’ because he was loved by many in the area.
Mr Kajuu was buried in Makunda.
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