09 Aug 2020

 Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration says Mr Thabo Baitseng will be remembered for his devotion to the nation that he served in different capacities, including as a district officer.

Mr Kabo Morwaeng said this in a message of condolence read to mourners who attended Mr Baitseng’s funeral in Molepolole on Saturday.

“It is with profound sadness that I learnt of the passing on of Thabo Baitseng. On behalf of the government and indeed on my behalf, I wish to covey to you and your family our heartfelt condolences and sympathies,” read the message.

Mr Baitseng died on August 2 after he was involved in a road accident near Mmashoro in the Central District.

His younger sister, Lebi said the 40-year old Baitseng was involved in the accident on July 26 when his vehicle overturned after hitting a cow while heading to Letlhakane where he was stationed.

She said her brother was rushed to Mmashoro clinic where he was transferred to Sekgoma Memorial Hospital in Serowe then to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Francistown where he died seven days later.

She described Mr Baitseng as an adorable person who was more than just a brother, but a father to all.

The deceased started his employment journey in 2007 at Home Corp where he worked for a year.

He was then employed by government in 2008 and held various positions in councils and central government in Ghanzi and Bobirwa sub-districts.

He had since moved to the Boteti Sub-district where he served as district officer.

Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) secretary general, Mr Kaboyaone Sedimo, commended Mr Baitseng for his selfless service and how he remained a loyal member of the union despite the position he held.

Mr Baitseng is survived by his mother, five sisters, four children, two nephews and two nieces. ENDS