Today Batswana woke up to the sad news of the passing of much loved, former president, Sir QKJ Masire. Sir Masire succumbed to a short illness that saw him hospitalised in recent days until his death last night at 2210 hours. The nation mourns and celebrates a true legend today, a legend who will remain forever in our hearts.

YourBotswana would like to send Sir Masire’s family and the nation at large heartfelt condolences and prayers during this difficult time. Today he flies with the angels and we pray that he watches over Botswana from his new home in heaven.

May your soul rest in eternal peace, great one.

Message from His Excellency The President, Lieutenant General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama, on the passing of former President Sir Ketumile Masire:

It is my sad duty to formally inform the nation of the passing on of our Former President Sir Ketumile Masire.

In remembrance of Sir Ketumile we shall as of today, Friday the 23rd June 2017, begin a three day period of mourning, which shall run through to Sunday the 25th of June 2017, during which flags shall fly at half mast, as they will also do on the day of the funeral.