Appearances can be deceiving.
In public it all looks pretty serene, like things have never been smoother.
The handshakes, the smiles, the deference and the wringing of hands.
Behind the scenes there is a lot of teeth gnashing, a lot of scowls and snarling.
Because it all happens behind the scenes, the nation is generally out of the loop.
Except on a few occasions Batswana have not been taken into coincidence that the fight over succession is on full swing and that it is already affecting the running of their country.
A little over five years ago the chemistry between President Mokgweetsi and his deputy Slumber Tsogwane was unmistakable.
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