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Lenyeletse Seretse

Lenyeletse Seretse
PresidentSir Seretse Khama

Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse[1] (25 June 1921 – 3 January 1983) was the second Vice-President of Botswana from July 1980 until his death on 3 January 1983. From Serowe,[1] Northern Botswana, Seretse was appointed Vice-President to placate his fellow Northerners following the assumption of Southerner Quett Masire to the Presidency.[2]

In 1937, Lenyeletse was sent to undertake Secondary School studies alongside Seretse Khama at Tiger Kloof. Upon graduation in1944, Lenyeletse and Seretse were inducted into the Malekantwa age regiment.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Golden jubilee profile: Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse (1920-1983)". Weekend Post. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  2. ^ Halt the army, save the money and democracy Mmegi Online
Political offices
Preceded by Vice-President of Botswana
1980–1983
Succeeded by


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