26 Oct 2015

Hundreds of mourners descended on Molapowabojang to pay their last respects to Nelson ‘Super’ Letshabo on Saturday.

Letshabo, former Botswana Democratic Party(BDP) councillor, businessman and talent promoter, died last week after a short illness. Speakers said Super was  a selfless, kind and loving man.

The area Member of Parliament, Dr Alfred Madigele, described Super as a tree whose shade and fruits were enjoyed by many. He challenged friends and family to draw lessons from his life.

A friend and BDP secretary general, Botsalo Ntuane, said although Super had many friends in high places and many things to be proud of,  he remained humble and never lost the common touch. He said Super always made time for family and friends, a character which he viewed as rare.

BDP representative and former area MP, Peter Siele, said Super was a man of action He said Super, who once served as Ngwaketse South chairman, helped the party to snatch the constituency from the grip of the opposition during 2004 elections.

 Siele said his death was a loss to the nation but encouraged family and friends to thank God for his life. His sister and family spokesperson, Mavis Letshabo-Kamongwe, said Super  had planned to celebrate his daughter, Matshidiso’s graduation the day he breathed his last and 20 years of holy matrimony later in November.

She described his brother as a tower of strength for the family, astute businessman with a shrewd vision and had a never say die outlook to life.

Meanwhile disco queen, Patricia Majalisa described Super as a brother, advisor and music promoter.

In an interview after the funeral, the South African superstar said Super had popularised her music in Botswana by inviting her crew to perform at his club in Molapowabojang adding South Gate would never be the same again without him.

A club owner and friend, Olorato Ramolefe,  described Super as a selfless person who used to lend a helping hand to anyone in need of help whether or not he knew them.

Ramolefe shared that Super helped him to set up a club in Lobatse despite the fact that he knew they would inevitably have to compete for customers. He said Super, nonetheless, never treated him as a competitor but a brother and friend. BOPA