Gomolemo Motswaledi
Gomolemo Thatayaone Motswaledi (19 June 1970– 30 July 2014) was a liberal Motswana politician and music composer who co-founded the Botswana Movement for Democracy in 2010. Motswaledi also co-founded Umbrella for Democratic Change and served as its first Secretary General until his death in 2014.
Gomolemo Motswaledi | |
|---|---|
| President of Botswana Movement for Democracy | |
| In office 29 April 2011 – 30 July 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Ndaba Gaolathe |
| Secretary General for Umbrella for Democratic Change | |
| In office 2013–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Ndaba Gaolathe |
| Secretary General of Botswana Democratic Party | |
| In office July 2009 – August 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Nkate |
| Succeeded by | Thato Kwerepe |
| Chairman of Botswana Democratic Party Youth Wing | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Lesang Magang |
| Succeeded by | Kefentse Mzwinila |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 June 1970 Mahalapye |
| Died | July 30, 2014 (aged 44) |
| Resting place | Serowe |
| Nationality | Motswana |
| Political party | Botswana Movement for Democracy |
| Alma mater | University of Botswana |
| Profession | Politician Music composer |
Motswaledi started his political career in the Botswana Democratic Party playing a key role in establishment of the party organ known as GS-26 whilst a student at University of Botswana. He later served in the BDP sub-committee before being elected to serve as Chairman of the National Youth Executive Committee between 2000 and 2004. He was elected party secretary general in 2009 but was shortly removed from the position after being suspended for 60 days and ultimately for five years by president Ian Khama at the height of party factional wars.