All three Khama brothers say they are ‘unavailable’ for royal duty

When a Motswana kgosi has been unable to take up royal duties, it has often happened that his younger brother has filled in for him. That happened in Ngwaketse when Kgosi Seatla Gaseitsiwe became Bangwaketse Regent as his elder brother and substantive kgosi, Seepapitso IV, joined the diplomatic service during the presidency of Festus Mogae. 

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