FULL INTERVIEW | Former Botswana President Ian Khama responds to warrant of arrest against him

[@brianbayer4868]

We in South Africa should adopt Botswana's zest for the rule of law, hold the corrupt politicians accountable.

[@riotnkutlwe6259]

Once 😂

[@gontsetabona1989]

Which rule of law is applied ..this is a Casper and Aka beef mare government funds are used here

[@thatomopatilegoreng6803]

Please do. I am one person whose a fan of the Malema's vision for One Africa. These corrupt leaders have to be brought to account for a the wrong doings the indulge in

[@novletmills9244]

South Africa was under apartheid-who was held accountable for the crimes that were committed against the Melanated people?

[@brianbayer4868]

@@novletmills9244 the anc chose not to prosecute. So must we sit back and watch incompetent corrupt so-called leaders destroy our country in the name of what aboutism? Create a normal account with your real name before you answer my question.

[@boemogabadise9592]

😂 😂 A lot of non Botswana citizens love him a lot. Keep him there guys. He is such a nice guy, make him your president, he is so democratic 😂😂😂 he even allows freedom of speech 😂😂 No one will be threatened, he allows public servants to voice out their concerns 😂😂 he doesn't fire people from their work unlawfully 😂😂 especially teachers. More to that he is not such a power hungry person, like look at him, he is retired and off politics. Such a nice dude indeed 🥰 don't forget to keep him there. ❤️❤️

[@fekuppa4973]

Spot on 😂

[@boemogabadise9592]

@@fekuppa4973 😂🎯

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

Your sarcasm should be backed by actual occurrances. He ruled democratically and relinquished power after his two terms. Yes he is loved by other non Botswana because in comparison to him when he was leader of Botswana no other African leader has run their country that well.

[@taterbtaterb9310]

@Wilhelm Hesse like President Khama, is the only former president of Botswana who relequeshied power voluntarily when their terms expired. NO!! He is the 3rd President. He is, however, the only President who wanted to rule from the grave after his term, and hence this debacle... Remember this: the current President will relinquish power voluntarily when his term elapses, and like the other previous presidents, he won't attempt to rule from the grave. This should explain partially explain why an average Motswana has a problem with for former president Khama.

[@liberty496]

Boemo Gabadise. Writing from Kenya, I have always believed that Khama was a pretty decent leader. It seems to be a wrong view. Educate me on Khama's true legacy?

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

Praying this is resolved peacefully, Botswana is a shinning beacon of hope for the rest of Africa.

[@tangabiang5282]

Maybe Western media giving a too nice picture against a second best goverment against a better former or coming one, under this man...

[@sonkesizwegilbertsithole4661]

True

[@conhecaafrica]

Him and his father are incredible people, they did a lot for Botswana. He deserves respect.

[@the8thchurch461]

Batswana are terrible racists. Therein lies the problem. They need to become part of the international community. Racism has no place in the world. Anyone who upholds it is creating new victims regardless of being victims themselves. We all just need to move on.

[@jamesmwewa6095]

I use to go to Botswana since 2008, since his regime that country has been transformed, this man deserve respect indeed

[@the8thchurch461]

@@dimbwemazala8978 Caucasians. Our grievances as a wronged people by colonialists are valid and very real so I am sympathetic to Pan Africanism but at some point BOTH black and white need to respect nature and appreciate each other. Racism is not the way and solves nothing.

[@boemogabadise9592]

@@the8thchurch461 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Batswana are terrible racists??? This one is new to me.... Give me one case in which any Motswana racially discriminated against a person of any race. Have you ever been in Botswana in the first place??

[@the8thchurch461]

@@boemogabadise9592 I am a Motswana and know what I am talking about. In fact some Batswana have never made secret of their racist intent and expressed satisfaction at driving Kgama away from the country. They said he and his BRITISH FAMILY are taking over the country and owning everything so should be kicked out so there.

[@morgankafata140]

Still looking so energetic!! Anywhere let the truth prevail!! His leadership really inspired me!!

[@taterbtaterb9310]

What leadership!!!?

[@tumisangkau5404]

I don’t what leadership you are taking about.

[@thomaslinger7469]

A man of intelligence and dignity. He speaks the truth. He could contribute a lot to African politics in the future.

[@enniemolobe540]

Is that so?

[@Lilly-P]

Where?

[@phoebemulube4451]

♦️When he was in Power as a President, he did not contribute anything to Africa. Now that he is out of power, that’s when you think that he can contribute to Africa. Are you for real! When he was in Power, he was not even mixing very much with other African Presidents. Don’t be deceived. He is speaking politics. .

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

1. He must stop hiding and spreading lies about Botswana Government from a foreign country. 2. He must come back home to face the courts and prove his innocence. His co-accused persons are here, nobody is hurting them. They walk, dine and drive freely at any time of the day. 3. He must come to Botswana to prove his innocence and stop baseless conspiracy theories. 4. Like all citizens of Botswana, Ian Khama is subject to the Laws of our Republic. Every individual, no matter how wealthy or powerful they are, is equally subject to the Laws of our Republic. The man is a narcissist. He derives pleasure from spreading falsehoods in order to gain sympathy.

[@SolouBW]

Give him citizenship and make him your president.

[@juststyle1457]

very humble and strong leader, he actually made Botswana stronger

[@annosaroon1165]

He was cruel to zims

[@shathaniketogetswe4271]

How was he cruel to Zims?

[@lefaaddenes7650]

😎🤞

[@kutlomokgosana1396]

How did he make Botswana stronger?

[@philemomnnakedi6190]

Just style , Botswana was built by men non of which you know.This man never build Botswana he actually initiated the Botswana that fails to maintain it roads . The Botswana that had a head of state , Who would go around giving people fat cakes instead of coming with poverty aliviation programs.He found Botswana a progressive with two term presidency. He has done his terms and he is the only former president who does not want to go after his terms. Ask yourself what is It that his trying to guard against.? Sir Seretse was our president but Botswana Is not a family property left to be inherited by this man. Botswana is for all Botswana Not one man who thinks that he has more Privellages than any other Botswana.

[@angien7779]

Sad indeed. May truth and peace prevail at the end

[@fabiangroom3228]

As an ex South African living in NZ, I am saddened by this news. My hope to one day return to Africa has just taken a huge setback. I hope that the former president gets justice not just for himself but for the people of Botswana 🙏🙏

[@naomimoroka6325]

What a lie Ian!! U r the one who was a dictator! Ur administration was a pure 'from top to bottom without allowing dialogue from anybody'!!!! U r misdirecting blame to Masisi. - shame on u. Ur problem is that u can't accept to be lead - why!!!

[@robertamedia1232]

Please don’t speak for us. Just follow our media and research and you’ll be sure to get balance

[@fabiangroom3228]

@@robertamedia1232 I'm not speaking for anyone. This is social media. Free speech here.

[@thae5618]

This man was one of the best leaders in Africa👏👏

[@sammitarsammuels76]

Because you only know him from platforms like this(media

[@TheZuluman7]

His family legacy will forever be cherished for making Botswana to be what is today ,it cannot be erased by a psychopathic Masisi.Much love and respect to this man .

[@victormoses3015]

by owning 50% of Botswana land. some major government infrastructure you see in the capital city were built in their land and the state paying rent. who took that corrupt decision to build state buildings on a private land. for that matter you decide the state to build on your land and pay you rent as a president. That is totally South African. If you love him and their family legacy. Take him.

[@juststyle1457]

please hands off Ian Kgama..

[@nelo1961]

From South Africa, many will support you 💯%💪

[@philemomnnakedi6190]

Nelo I don't think there's anybody in Botswana who needs your Support and sympathy. Please give it to your fellow South Africans especially those in Alexander and other crowded locations. The best Support you Can give Should be for Marikana victims.

[@yoliswababa313]

Stop with the "we"!

[@williamshakur8715]

Yes of course we always support corrupt politicians viva

[@nelo1961]

@@yoliswababa313 you can come out and be part of corrupted officials 🙄 😅😅

[@nelo1961]

@@philemomnnakedi6190 I never meet anyone só stupid like you. I'm empressed with your stupidity, a certificate as the best stupid in the world 🗺 will be submitted to you keep checking your mail 🙄 😂😂

[@tsit7]

The only president in SADC who was bold enough to call a spade a spade

[@tokorashidbinali5999]

Mr President your more than welcome to Uganda and aspire for the post presidency . We have never seen a leader like you for almost 40years. Same people fighting you are the same ruling us in Uganda

[@josephkim366]

I have never thought my beloved beautiful Botswana could have come to this level. This is ridiculous the president of Botswana must stop his nonsense this country was the most peaceful country in the continent

[@donaldhore2135]

Very true sir..

[@thusorantao3238]

he brought nothing but division in our country and tribalism

[@the8thchurch461]

I think the West might be behind this to find an excuse to attack the country and destabilise it.

[@dominicnyabuto6703]

Khama is a leader I admire greatly as a Kenyan

[@alfredpetros1020]

Botswana is peaceful, one person cannot hold the country at ransom, we are going to vote wisely

[@malcolmjohannie5588]

Mr Khama your more than welcome to run for President in South Africa 🇿🇦 we would love to have you.

[@mandlabinca6680]

Maybe in orania

[@philipbanda6637]

@@mandlabinca6680 south Africa does not want europeans to be presidents here .

[@ezinkulu3540]

Ubhemile sibili

[@yohighness]

@@mandlabinca6680 😂

[@maxine6933]

What madness ?

[@gskilly8962]

Khama should go and have his day in court and prove his innocence like every citizen of the country. Botswana is not a khama's dynasty or private property. He can't do as he pleases, this is not the era of his great grandfather Tshekedi who abused Babirwa.

[@seabelolenkgonne4293]

Indeed

[@BN-hy1nd]

I watched a film about this gentleman when he was a baby and how his parents fought and were humiliated by Churchill. I am sad that he is being subjected to this harassment. It is a shame for Africa

[@karabosesikwe5966]

During his term as President of our Country, he didn't like people who where using the word Regime against his administration

[@rikoruavihengari4661]

@@kylebantsi ba lebala ka pela bao!

[@reggiesmanyonga2289]

He is a sellout

[@brucethackwell6686]

Ian Khama is a respectable and honest man. I wish him all the best in turning Botswana around. The SABC is not his friend.

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

1. He must stop hiding and spreading lies about Botswana Government from a foreign country. 2. He must come back home to face the courts and prove his innocence. His co-accused persons are here, nobody is hurting them. They walk, dine and drive freely at any time of the day. 3. He must come to Botswana to prove his innocence and stop baseless conspiracy theories. 4. Like all citizens of Botswana, Ian Khama is subject to the Laws of our Republic. Every individual, no matter how wealthy or powerful they are, is equally subject to the Laws of our Republic. The man is a narcissist. He derives pleasure from spreading falsehoods in order to gain sympathy.

[@innocentgoitseone3715]

Obviously a white man supporting a mixed race kid. He stole money. The FBI tracked the money to the USA.

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

Former President Ian Khama must come home to fight his legal battles and prove his innocence. His argument that Government is manipulating the courts to persecute him has been proven wrong. The courts have delivered many judgments in his favour (against the state). He must do right and appear before the courts. His continued lies that the state is plotting to kill him is nothing but a figment of his own imagination, a fallacy, his allegations against the state are nothing but political shenanigans. He's a dishonest and manipulative narcissist.

[@innocentgoitseone3715]

@@macdonaldpeloetletse6964 he has also killed many people both political and civilian

[@danelnegusie]

You don't have right to took about Africa you not African

[@callherATIBathoBaamfanbase]

I like that at the end you call him Mr President, he will forever be one

[@Thedailyfix59]

Great guy indeed. Articulate and knowledgeable.

[@tumisangkau5404]

Owai, great to who?

[@Thedailyfix59]

@@tumisangkau5404 This is just the calibre of statesman that Africa is crying out for. Under the Khamas Botswana grew phenomenally to become the continental superpower that it is today.

[@tumisangkau5404]

@@Thedailyfix59 growth is inevitable my dear brother even throw the pain of labor there is growth so please do not accredit them for what was going to happen with or without them

[@drup2013]

South Africa if you want him, please keep him

[@Hamilton_ZA]

😂 why kanti what did this guy do to the people of Botswana.

[@drup2013]

@@Hamilton_ZA A lot

[@malindanegeorgemagagula2975]

Be safe Your Excellency, the True Son of the 🇧🇼 soil

[@slickslerg]

"The True Son of the soil" that time the guy isn't fluent in Setswana smh.

[@PM-kc1vq]

Long live Mr President, salute

[@classic_als8025]

Well said sir 💫

[@toddjennings5685]

Botswana is a free and fair place - the justice system is for Batswana ! White / Black / rich or poor

[@sibusisiwemarima9675]

May the Lord bless and grant you all your wishes.

[@stevesmythe6387]

Mr Ian Khama, what a gentleman, what a statesman. Go well sir.

[@stanleybothomilwe5278]

We need u sir our country is nothing without you. If u campaign this tym I will vote.

[@kagisotlhomelang7268]

"Regime change". I remember under your leadership this is exactly how I felt. I remember there was a tourist arrested at Tlokweng boarder for commenting about your portrait that you looked like a bushman, a mere comment. Journalists were imprisoned for reporting news under your regime. The late Gomolemo Motswaledi was murdered under your regime and there has been no arrests until now. The late Kalafatis was also murdered under your regime and that murder has also not been solved. I could go on Mr President. Personally, i don't think you like to be led. I believe you believe you are Batswana's only Saviour and i differ with you on that.

[@jaykefh8310]

KT nothing more nothing less, a dictator always feels right, maybe a narcists.

[@papii008]

My guy,, can you just go to the Bahamas and live your life peacefully my guy 🙏 your lies have already gotten to us ... Mo ke Botswana 🇧🇼 mo ..

[@tebatjomalaka9777]

I believe this man. Corruption is taking firm roots in the once politically stable Botswana.

[@lefaaddenes7650]

Rise of corruption in Botswana parallels with the rise of religious extremists

[@the8thchurch461]

@@lefaaddenes7650 Why does Botswana government allow religious extremists into the country? We have suffered enough and just when we are trying to get better, religious fundamentalists and cults want to rob us of this recovery

[@lefaaddenes7650]

@@the8thchurch461 Botswana just like any nation is God's creation. The government allows religious extremism because its part of our DNA as God's creation.

[@lefaaddenes7650]

@@the8thchurch461 Religious extremists support the system compared to our religious forefathers like Rev Dr Martin Luther King and Rev Desmond Tutu who fought the system. We can't blame religion for corruption when corrupt leaders are protected by religious extremists. We have to let them be and go our own direction.

[@the8thchurch461]

@@lefaaddenes7650 Yes the government allows religious extremism because they know that it will never touch their families as their riches will protect them from those Jesus is coming nutters. It's the poor who suffer because they are vulnerable and accessible to these religious cults. Families are getting destroyed but why should the government care? I just wish I knew why our government allow destructive religions like Seventh Day Adventism, Jehovah's witness etc. Russia sent them packing a while ago because these extremists do not mean well and are all about destroying society.

[@innocentmasedze6300]

The Current Botswana President is Friends with the Zimbabwean president. That tells you a lot

[@memoriegomana5341]

Uuuuuum ita mushe ewe

[@the8thchurch461]

So this is about pan Africanism?

[@tripodxxx1]

Kwana

[@jnyoni9951]

Well said Sir

[@tafadzwagilbertkays3855]

He must go and face justice. No one is above the law.

[@ignatiouschikurahove7239]

Tafadzwa I don't think you know the guy very well. Masisi is evil my brother

[@tafadzwagilbertkays3855]

We are only hearing one side of the story here. There is more to this. Ian Khama made his bed, he should lie on it. He should go and face the courts. What goes around comes back around. All the disgusting things Khama did when he was in power have come back to bite him. When he was in power he defied AU and Sadc resolutions, he banned Julius Malema from entering Botswana and Khama was a UK & US proxy in Africa. What goes around comes back around. This is Karma!! like his name. He deserves what's happening to him.

[@kagisomontwedi6960]

You will always be my president..🇧🇼

[@OntagetseSaxagoSeven]

You are one of the best Leader in Africa Ian Khama luv u so much tshethaa ❤❤

[@mashinge168]

I can't believe a former head of state is living in exile but I have respect for this man, he is frank and democratic

[@tebogomodisane2333]

You surely don't know a lot

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

1. He must stop hiding and spreading lies about Botswana Government from a foreign country. 2. He must come back home to face the courts and prove his innocence. His co-accused persons are here, nobody is hurting them. They walk, dine and drive freely at any time of the day. 3. He must come to Botswana to prove his innocence and stop baseless conspiracy theories. 4. Like all citizens of Botswana, Ian Khama is subject to the Laws of our Republic. Every individual, no matter how wealthy or powerful they are, is equally subject to the Laws of our Republic. The man is a narcissist. He derives pleasure from spreading falsehoods in order to gain sympathy.

[@leonardorjioffor6683]

@@macdonaldpeloetletse6964 stop talking rubbish, he is saying the simply fact, Masisi is the most tyrant leader in Africa currently

[@moyolinux]

he is not living in exile, what is it with people being to lazy to look at basic facts. The man has no problems going back to Botswana. If the govt really wants him bought back all they have to do is serve south africa the extradition request. If they have the evidence, south africa will not have any problems in sending him back

[@lennylenny8457]

Hahaha u dont know that man ask us Batswana we will take you out for a walk and tel you more about him Thats the wlorst dictator we ever had bro

[@ramztaribowest8014]

Sophie Mokoena is the worst nightmare interviewer

[@katsomotsekhumo9225]

Facts! 🤣🤣🤣

[@lunsas]

I’ve always been saying . Shame she thinks she’s all that LOL

[@jonathanbanda4405]

I have a lot of respect for this man.I don't know why in Africa every former President is regarded as a criminal. Its high time we change.This won't take us anywhere but will just lead to divisions

[@KAERISAKOKandjou]

Keep him in sa please

[@NgolaNalane]

Botwana is not an extremely corporate country. He must go and face the law. Prove your innocence in the court of law

[@TheMrskhebo]

Check the track record of the many cases against, then you will see why he is reluctant to go.

[@thapelomphala4912]

i adore how SA media never hears Botswana’s side of the story

[@ushytukula]

Did anyone stop them? It’s up to them to rebut on the same platform…..

[@trudoh]

Botswana's side of the story is in the media. They are responding to it as it is. No rocket science needed here.

[@destyvandermerwe8722]

0:44 ...SABC reached out to the Botswana government for comment but....

[@barrywhite5577]

They always decline to comment. We would like to hear their side but seems there is a lot behind the scenes.

[@tebocarolkeepetswe6571]

True

[@mosseskkrrngota1575]

This will happen one day to our SA leaders.Sadc is being over taken by dictators.

[@annavermmaak2649]

Just another Africa country going down

[@GeminiJune0608]

Yhoo comes 2024...we gonna see flames shem😔

[@paulketshabile3391]

you already dealt with zuma let us deal with our own.

[@chamadominic5305]

You are right... One type of autocratic leadership has risen in the former northern rodesia chasing all former, talking too much, running all public shows...if fact, colonial chaps are his friends and busy implementing their agenda,☹️

[@dylanmodise502]

ian was a dictator, search about john kalafatis and motswaledi, this guy is gonna pay for what he did. this channel only reports one side its just propaganda

[@lefhikaShaunMolebatsi]

A former President joining or forming another political party. That sounds farmiliar (Vladimir Putin). During the rein of this Man ( Ian Khama) there was No freedom of Speach, People were getting arrested for speaking against him in public transport (buses and combis. Parlimentary debates were not shown on TV. State funds were going missing. Government workers (teachers, nurses) were getting fired from their jobs for going on strikes after 3 months passed without receiving their salaries. Demonstration movements were being dispersed by Police using rubber bullets, shamboks and battallions, schools were being clossed. The country was in chaos. Political opponents were being taken out (Gomolemo Motswaledi) for trying to expose the Khama family Secrects for stealing funds from the government through their company that was supplying the Military with weapons from 1980 to 2019 when Masisi stepped into power. Despite all this we let him serve 2 terms in office. After that he was given Livestock, Land, tractors combine harvestors and money by members of the public. We hoped that like his predecessors he will retire from politics go back to civilian life. But that was not enough he wanted a firm grip on power by dictating to his successor Masisi to place his brother (Tshekedi khama) as Vice President. Masisi then decided to choose someone else for the position of VP. That was the fire🔥 that lit up this whole drama. After seing that Masisi did not follow his wishes. He then tried to divide members of the BDP by encouraging them to run for President against Masisi. The plan Failed so he decided to form another political party BPF. I believe No Motswana wants a former Corrupt Dictator President to go back in power or have any affiliation in politics. Like his Father Seretse knew that Ian was a divisive figure and did not want him to join politics Ian Khama is a wolf in sheeps clothing. His legacy is not of his Father.

[@keabetswekgakololo7517]

dont say things you are not sure about

[@lindaRbotha]

Interesting, thank you for sharing. Did he commit a crime by starting a new party or does the current president and the citizens believe he is being divisive? I would like to understand, what the issue is, so far I've only learnt of an illegal firearms case against him. I just want to understand the sensitivities around this issue.

[@mziyandamalunga4077]

Well said

[@laoneelsie808]

This interview is just infuriating...and the comments even worse!!!!! This man isn't the victim please!!!!! He made his bed...he needs to lay in it

[@victormoses3015]

by owning 50% of Botswana land. some major government infrastructure you see in the capital city were built in their land and the state paying rent. who took that corrupt decision to build state buildings on a private land. for that matter you decide the state to build on your land and pay you rent as a president. That is totally South African. If you love him and their family legacy. Take him.

[@bonolobosaletse5878]

We are with you Kgosi Khama, you are home dont ever think that you are a foreigner in your Bacyard, oom kasi iketle oje kgobe ka mmutla

[@tumisanggontse1193]

When people are alwys given preferential treatment, equal treatment seem to be a descrimination,,

[@simplysima_m]

🎯

[@mlkmoreti]

Batswana lived in fear during this idiots rule, may he let us live in peace.

[@stonessmugglasplanettv901]

What fear? wasn't he voted for 2 terms by the same people of Botswana? does it even make sense to vote for someone you fear for 2 terms? if your answer is yes to all these questions, then it means either Batswana are to be blamed, or you are lying .

[@ounanaseeserome5418]

Tell this old man to return to Botswana and answer for the charges

[@ButternutBanyana]

Ga ona maitseo. Your own old man father didn't raise you well clearly.

[@ounanaseeserome5418]

@@ButternutBanyana you are so rude,tell your grandfather that nonsense

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

If the South African government fails to protect Mr Ian Khama, he must come to the UK 🇬🇧, the country of his mother and he must lodge the complaint and present a full comprehensive report to the Westmister. This victimization is totally unacceptable!

[@digithuman]

What will the UK do? We'll just end up seeing Botswana go into a dictatorship because the government wants to keep power.

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

@@digithuman UK 🇬🇧 and US 🇺🇸 must impose sanctions on the current Botswana government for unfair and unjustified persecution of Mr Ian Khama. His Father and himself and many others who offered peaceful and correct leadership to Botswana which led Botswana to so much prosperity do not deserve to be treated the way the current government is treating him. It is wrong and unfair!

[@tshepisotfly87]

Y'all are smoking some pretty strong stuff. 🤞🏾.... Did you know that actually some pretty heavy war guns were found in the man's house. Stuff that is illegal to keep in Botswana.

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

@@tshepisotfly87 "Some pretty heavy war guns" is the language of the witch-hunter. What does it mean in the first place? They came, he showed them the licensed gun/guns that he rightfully owned (he always had this guns for a long time), they were supposed to come back again, instead they disappeared because their mission failed. They try every trick in the book to find something they can use against Mr Khama, but they're FAILING DISMALLY.

[@donaldhore2135]

@@tshepisotfly87 what do yu think khama wanted to use those guns?.at the first place whats drove them to go and seach for it..if khama wanted to use those things he was just going to amend the law in Botswana by the time he was the President to remain in power..but he steped aside be4 the final day of his term..yu will never have such a leader again if yu keep support that zanu pf MP Masisi.

[@thefairobserver97]

SABC! Do something useful please on bringing here their version of the judiciary from Botswana! We want to listen to him, please! Why is SABC calling this issue "tensions' between the countries?

[@thefairobserver97]

Do you see/ I was right! The court has just dismissed his application!

[@tshepomoduolo1790]

I believe in you my president u are a winner u are going to win sir

[@geoffreyblyth6462]

Brave, honest, principled man with incredible ethics.👍🙏

[@worldecclesiasticalclub8357]

Khama, it's very interesting to hear you speak this way. You propped Masisi! You transformed Botswana into a police state. You silenced every opposition. Your family transformed Botswana into a private estate. Remember Wilderness Safari? I never could have imagined that one day you will be away in South Africa, ranting. You made the bed, so please sleep comfortably on it. You talk of weaponization? Are you not ashamed? What did you use Kgosi for, as DSS head? Remember when you banned Julius Malema from entering Botswana? Remember when you banned Bushiri? Remember your famous PI? What goes around, comes around Mr. Khama. You can't eat your cake and have it unfortunately.

[@footballhighlights7222]

So what Masisi is doing is right? you think this same Masisi will stop once he gets Khama, power blinds, its like a drug, Masisi will soon seek to take over your entire nation as his hunger for power grows over time, as a Ugandan, i have watched similar trend enfould with our current dictator.

[@lwazilukhele2924]

You sound more bitter than laying down facts. I'm from S.A and I would believe this man brought more value and sanity to Botswana.

[@trudoh]

Get your facts right. You sound more bitter than Masisi himself.

[@onsie2802]

Your comments are a relief to see. Most here clearly don't know Khama

[@runwelllorebasele3961]

@@lwazilukhele2924 u have no idea wht this man has put Botswana thru for 10years💁‍♂️.. He is jst fishing for sympathy from people like u who only listens to one of the story.. Ask batswana not jst him.. Whts the use of taking only one side of the story.. Boa hela Morena and face the courts.. Dats where ur innocence will be proven

[@oboditsebaboditse2793]

My KING 😍😍😍

[@danielbusang390]

You have spoken to journalists in a year more than you had in your whole 10 year term

[@boemogabadise9592]

😂 😂 Exactly. We didn't even know he could be interviewed.

[@geekayadventures]

😂😂😂

[@jaykefh8310]

@@boemogabadise9592 At the time he declared that all journalist are corrupt, because they were questioning his dictatorship rule, and they were all dismissed, now he's back to the corrupt to cover him.

[@Falistus914]

We in zambia we welcome u mr president

[@tulongahenoch3422]

Former leaders always see the people suffering once they are no longer on that seat.

[@juststyle1457]

they will never kill you my president.

[@motshwari]

Come back to Botswana. There is no conspiracy or plot against him. There is rule of law here. No one is above the law, not even the Khama family, if you are innocent you will be acquitted. These media shenanigans are a smokescreen.

[@ignatiouschikurahove7239]

Masisi is a dictactor and how can you expect Khama to face justice in a dictatorship regime. Do you see Masisi as a human being? No he is a demon.

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

1. He must stop hiding and spreading lies about Botswana Government from a foreign country. 2. He must come back home to face the courts and prove his innocence. His co-accused persons are here, nobody is hurting them. They walk, dine and drive freely at any time of the day. 3. He must come to Botswana to prove his innocence and stop baseless conspiracy theories. 4. Like all citizens of Botswana, Ian Khama is subject to the Laws of our Republic. Every individual, no matter how wealthy or powerful they are, is equally subject to the Laws of our Republic. The man is a narcissist. He derives pleasure from spreading falsehoods in order to gain sympathy.

[@etseke]

@@macdonaldpeloetletse6964 Respect this man is your former head of state

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

@etseke Ian Khama must come home to fight his legal battles and prove his innocence. His argument that Government is manipulating the courts to persecute him has been proven wrong. The courts have delivered many judgments in his favour (against the state). He must do right and appear before the courts. His continued lies that the state is plotting to kill him is nothing but a figment of his own imagination, a fallacy, his allegations against the state are nothing but political shenanigans. He's a dishonest and manipulative narcissist.

[@bee-sting]

@@etseke like you are respecting Zuma right? Lol

[@karabosesikwe5966]

He didn't Join another party, he actually formed the party BPF

[@gontsetabona1989]

They choose him as their patriot

[@webstermalebye249]

@@gontsetabona1989 "Patron"

[@epignosisnene1348]

Do u have proof??

[@Irenemotsewa1778]

Khama you are forever our FATHER🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼👐👐👐👐👐👐👐kgosi kgolo

[@robinmolefe2776]

Ian Khama is my hero. I know for sure that he's gonna come out on top against those who are trying to bring him down. Botswana is Botswana because of him. Love you President Ian Khama.

[@milliaanworldstar3510]

Botswana is not Botswana because of Ian

[@Arcadia_Boxer]

I agree 💯. People don't realize just yet, what they've lost until the suffering begins. Wait and see, it's coming.

[@Fishstycz]

Botswana going down the road of so many autocratic banana republics... I feel for the citizens. Mr. Khama... I wish you well.

[@macdonaldpeloetletse6964]

1. He must stop hiding and spreading lies about Botswana Government from a foreign country. 2. He must come back home to face the courts and prove his innocence. His co-accused persons are here, nobody is hurting them. They walk, dine and drive freely at any time of the day. 3. He must come to Botswana to prove his innocence and stop baseless conspiracy theories. 4. Like all citizens of Botswana, Ian Khama is subject to the Laws of our Republic. Every individual, no matter how wealthy or powerful they are, is equally subject to the Laws of our Republic. The man is a narcissist. He derives pleasure from spreading falsehoods in order to gain sympathy.

[@Highlights_Weekend_reels]

what your view on Ramaphosa?

[@nthabibotsi9855]

@@Highlights_Weekend_reels You tell us, we all ears

[@Moepedi]

@@macdonaldpeloetletse6964 How much are you getting paid?

[@moyolinux]

I'm sure he just said he cant wait for his day in court, all the govt has to do is serve south africa the warrant@@macdonaldpeloetletse6964

[@rebeccahilton4209]

Thank you sir we love you and we need you

[@victormoses3015]

by owning 50% of Botswana land. some major government infrastructure you see in the capital city were built in their land and the state paying rent. who took that corrupt decision to build state buildings on a private land. for that matter you decide the state to build on your land and pay you rent as a president. That is totally South African. If you love him and their family legacy. Take him.

[@laoneelsie808]

This man needs to just say that he wants his little brother to be president of the country....he needs to know that Botswana isn't his father's house....he is too quick to mention the wrongs of his successor but we all know everything happening in Botswana began during his time as president....this man is just a narcissist...he needs to either go home and prove his innocence or just shut up...

[@kabzaify]

You are talking emotions, nothing based on facts

[@laoneelsie808]

@@kabzaify atleast I'm not dumb enough to believe the words of a narcissist

[@boemogabadise9592]

@@laoneelsie808 these people say they want facts? We are giving them an account of things that actually occured as Botswana citizens.... Things that we witnessed and they say we speak out of emotions.... They are so gullible themselves that everything this guy says is facts to them. 😃 They should just keep him and make him their president. Rona re shapo.

[@laoneelsie808]

@@boemogabadise9592 exactly...a ba mo tseee!!! Monna o o re sotlile....re enough!

[@boemogabadise9592]

@@laoneelsie808 and we were ready to let it all go as long as he retired and stayed out of power to let others rule. But no he still wants power to torment us. He is the real dictator..... He was given the fattest retirement benefit of all previous presidents for him to enjoy his retirement but again no, that wasn't enough...... RE LAPILE!! And he claims he wants to liberate us?? 😂😂😂 Noo he misses power so bad to abuse us again..... I don't even like Masisi(in my own political views and preferences) but I feel so free than it felt when Khama was in power.

[@StrawberryQwik]

I pray for Khama's safety and restoration of his civil rights. 🙏🏾💙🇧🇼

[@florenceleepo6959]

Mxm

[@florenceleepo6959]

Mxm

[@uniteekandjo9454]

I am a Namibian and, while this may not matter, I am an African. I have a warning for the whole SADC Region and the entire continent of Africa: BE WEARY OF EMERGING LEADERS WITH THE COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF MASSISI (Botswana), GEINGOB (Namibia) and RAMAPHOSA (South Africa). These are characters who sees vindication and vengance as the resort to eliminate and quel their opponents who openly speak out on their dictatorial misleaderships...so much marred with thievery and stealth. By the way, the 3 are friends and partners-in-crime. The Phala Phala saga of Ramaphosa in South Africa has revealed that this side with Geingob being colateral indirect complecent to the scandal, confessing who his closest almost daily correspondents are here in SADC are...Ramaphosa and Massis. Africa should be weary of these 3 people when you hear them going after anyone who might have at one stage once opposed them. It is unfortunate, the judiciaries are also falling victims of tools into these men's hands to aide their hard-handedness upon their critics no matter the truth is in most of their maldealings. This is the beginning which if let go scape-free and unrepremanted, has a negative spill-over potential to unfold unabated continentwide for generations to come. I reset my case. Namibia.

[@motingwethaboj1475]

You're clearly misguided about botswana and south africa.

[@lefaaddenes7650]

21st century African leaders are the most corrupt because they are misguided and hypnotized by the Western system. It is true we must beware of them and that's why some of us Khama loyalists will support him until the end because the Khama's compared to those 3 leaders and the current crop of Western leaders have a background in the roots of Africa's journey post colonialism to the current state. This is important because tribal leaders like Khama are trusted by people because a majority of Africans know them and worked with them for centuries. Without Khama alot of poor Batswana will watch their royalties squandered by these 21st century politicians on Covid 19 vaccines, WiFi, 5 star hotels in Western countries for useless events like United Nations assembly and Climate Change meetings.

[@nnmzulu.401]

You are right about Ramaphosa. He is a hand of Europeans to punish those who eliminated whites in trading with government. Ramaphosa came to dismantle ANC so that the opposition parties may have a chance to run the country through external funders.

[@riskboy999]

I don't knw about Namibia, but for Botswana our problem is not emerging, it served its term and now stays across border, spreading propaganda.. even the Ranaphosa Saga involved him not the incumbent..

[@victormoses3015]

by owning 50% of Botswana land. some major government infrastructure you see in the capital city were built in their land and the state paying rent. who took that corrupt decision to build state buildings on a private land. for that matter you decide the state to build on your land and pay you rent as a president. That is totally South African. If you love him and their family legacy. Take him.

[@MrMasaAsele]

We live in Botswana we know better

[@urbansiblings1565]

I read , one person asking why is he still in politics, since his time has passed. My answer is that for some it was always about people not themselves. We cannot expect former leaders to keep quiet when the house is on fire.

[@katlegonaomibafentse768]

The house was on fire during his tenure as president here

[@badisabogatsu6417]

It's like the journalist is reading from a well prepared script

[@dumezwenidlamini5809]

She's the worst political international journalist for SABC.

[@godiraonescyllasebebe7599]

Tru tht Bogatsu. Sofie is nt asking him, "About Law degree of Former State Member to Stand again on Politics after Govern8nv 4 10 years. Its nt allowed here bt Journalist is going around tonaski him abt the rule! 😭☝️🤘

[@BABA-hw9ro]

Meticulously prepared

[@isabellakgaodi9726]

It's Honorable Dr Eric keabetswe mogweetsi masisi to you sir

[@taediobiezwemoupo1315]

As a descendant of BaMangwato, it,s very sad to have the rightful Kgosi in exile while we have had Regents for three decades, he should finally go to lead the tribe in peace.

[@sizwemkhonta3482]

You speak excellent English Mr Khama

[@taterbtaterb9310]

That is just about all ....

[@the8thchurch461]

I believe he attended the very best of the best military training schools in England which boasts King Charles III as one of its alumnus

[@ogasitsebob3929]

Its his mother language

[@-aprilsavvi2nd]

As a motswana, I love Khama.

[@7NHLANHLA]

I was hoping for one question "Why are you still vested in politics, when you had your time in office, if the is an issue, why don't you allow the people of Botswana to act for themselves?" From this interview something is off about him.

[@yohighness]

He answered that question. He says he "still has influence", and is hoping to rescue the country from the corrupt rule of the thugs who are currently in power.

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

Ian Khama is a retired Leader who left peacefully and graciously. The problem doesn't start with him. The problem starts with Masisi's government which goes out to fabricate stories and mislead the people of Botswana and worse part to victimize Khama and his family members. We all know that this whole saga is rooted in the current Leadership of BDP attempting to smear Khama and erase his family legacy. The current Presidency of Botswana is pro Zanu-PF; this is the Presidency that tries to gain credit for what the Khama family has done in Botswana. Ian Khama does not deserve all these BULLSHIT treatment that he is receiving from Masisi's government.

[@mossgeneralphodiso2461]

@@yohighness nah he is just running away from justice coz he failed while he was leading the ruling party

[@ernestmalonkane8668]

@@mossgeneralphodiso2461 If he is running away from justice, Masisi still owes to show the world what justice Ian Khama is running away from. It's been months since we have been hearing about this "justice" BULLSHIT. First they accused him of stealing $10 Billion (which Botswana does not even have to start with) and they failed, Second they accuse him of hiding illegal guns and still they failed to prove it. It's really dumb not to see reality that even birds can see.

[@yohighness]

@@ernestmalonkane8668 Well said.

[@givenkakambi]

How come Mr President u never saw it that Masisi was not the right person to be president, U supported him even when some people were warning you. look at yr life now, This is yr mistake Mr former President, u just need to correct it, to eliminate you will be a big mistake which will come with a high price. Ian Khama u are such a wonderful person.

[@funny_cute_pets]

Please do come back, we are in a Era of distress - a cuop

[@louismoatlhodi4146]

Thanks sir

[@godmodeforexmasters148]

May the Lord rule.

[@cemasti4524]

Fck lord

[@keitsemuzila8060]

Tell this gentleman to come and prove his innocence

[@wernerschneider4460]

Nobody is obliged to prove his innocence. His guilt has to be proven, not the other way round.

[@Arcadia_Boxer]

😂😂😂

[@nthabibotsi9855]

While doing introspection about political leadership, state capture and corruption in South Africa🇿🇦, l came to the conclusion that him living in exile at this present juncture, set a wake up call that no country is holy when comes to politicians & state capture in African continent.

[@conceretejungle1150]

GO FACE THE LAW GENERAL!!!

[@davidthande5023]

We hope you are well n we will always keep you in our prayers.we love u wholeheartedly.

[@einsdelarue361]

He should come to Botswana and stop hiding in corrupt South Africa.

[@mosedamewunderful812]

This is pure madness at least he is lying to South Africans let him feed them with lies here in Botswana we know wher the truth is

[@albertnoah]

Cry beloved Africa!!!!!!!

[@lamemotshegwa8597]

I leave my comment here, will come back whn our country reform nd reclaim DEMOCRACY cos it's been a nightmare lately, unfortunately wht he is saying is true We hav witnessed a lot as citizens of Botswana nd we not on the same page as citizens whn it comes to our country's future

[@carolynotumiseng4058]

The hunter becoming the hunted 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Problem is you taught your your successor all your tricks, now he is using them on you. Created your own demon

[@siyaklaas]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@petermura3763]

If you have done nothing wrong go back to Court and prove you're innocent.

[@Fishstycz]

You didn't win the prizes at school did you?

[@sifisoharry3025]

True

[@ettome]

Playing victim to the rest of the world, the smart Batswana understand he is a crook.

[@dova4009]

The Legendary

[@doreenmusson4891]

Sophie what an indictment on the continent to claim that 'regime change' is sensitive.

[@greatafricanone]

Im appalled by the jounalism of nowadays Arent journos supposed to ask one to elaborate and not give their own opinion Its seldom for them not to let the viewer/listener, digest, & make their own conclusion

[@masape9834]

Mr khama,You have said Wise words n true Leader,You are 100 percent, Since massive took over,Everything is dead,He is not leader,He is a dictator,I was there wen You Visit lerala, You give those people hope n better life,What You visit n change the place,I m a Mixed Breed,Half Motswana n Half Mzansi,I have a wife n Child there,We are behind You,Salute,

[@777pilot3]

Go back to Botswana Chief

[@zimblackboy8086]

His face looks like a brother to colonel muammar Gaddafi

[@MargaretMoyo-g6m]

Khama wow❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@-aprilsavvi2nd]

Stay where you are welcome,

[@Binahx86]

The fact that the 10bn theft charge did not stick is proof of harassment, where was it coming, it probably came from the same place the current charges are coming from. If this guy did anything wrong, i would like to see him in jail, but before that, he has to be treated like a citizen of a country that values democracy and respects life, he has the right to a fair trial, with charges that can actually be investigated and evidence admitted.