• ‘BPF end is nigh’ – AnalystMay 12, 2026
      Expert predicts mass exodus of members to UDC Galebotswe camp defies interim Central Committee Storms Letlhakane, CC leadership forum in Serowe BAKANG TIRO RelatedPosts ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst UB cuts 683 workers Shivers, as Guma rejoins… Read more: ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst
  • FAR PROPERTY VCANCY-SENIOR FINANCE MANAGERMay 12, 2026
    We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Finance Manager to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, driving strategic growth, and ensuring robust financial governance. Key Responsibilities RelatedPosts FAR… Read more: FAR PROPERTY VCANCY-SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
  • TROLLOPE VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENTSMay 12, 2026
      Trollope Botswana International is a market leading opencast mining contractor that specialises in the execution of medium to large scale mining projects. Alongside the full range of services associated with opencast contract mining, we also provide crushing and… Read more: TROLLOPE VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENTS
  • UB cuts 683 workersMay 11, 2026
      363 employees terminated in March, await exit packages 320 opted for voluntary separation in Dec 2024 UB High Performance Organisation Strategy unfolds BAKWADI LEKOPANE RelatedPosts ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst UB cuts 683 workers Shivers, as Guma… Read more: UB cuts 683 workers
  • Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDPMay 11, 2026
    Stirs a storm in Central Committee, considered for NEC Some BDP members’ suspicious of his return Guma is a political heavyweight & strategist- Analyst BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw RelatedPosts ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst UB cuts 683 workers Shivers,… Read more: Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDP
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
  • Login
  • Register
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Patriot On Sunday
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
No Result
View All Result
Cart / $0.00

No products in the cart.

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
No Result
View All Result
The Patriot On Sunday
No Result
View All Result

Butale dumps BFTU

patriot by patriot
November 23, 2023
in News
0
  • Resign SG position, linked to an ILO executive post
  • General Council co-opts Mbereki to replace Butale

BAKANG TIRO

editors@thepatriot.co.bw

RelatedPosts

‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst

UB cuts 683 workers

Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDP

In a move that shocked many, Thusang Butale -the Secretary General (SG) of the oldest labour federation in the country, Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) resigned his position abruptly this week, The Patriot on Sunday haslearnt.

On Thursday, Butale briefly told tis publication that he is completely out of the picture at BFTU and could not be drawn to discuss his next move but cited career advancement as reason for resigning. However, sources within BFTU intimate that he could be heading to the International Labour Organization (ILO) to occupy an executive position under the Decent Work Programme Technical Team (DWT) Pretoria Country Office that services Botswana together with Lesotho, South Africa and Eswatini.

In his resignation letter datedNovember 14, 2023, Butale said: “As of today, 13th November 2023, I have officially stepped down from the position of Secretary General of the BFTU having served in the BFTU secretariat as Deputy SG (2014 -2018) and SG (2018 to date) for almost a decade, it has been a privilege and an honor to represent and serve the Botswana labour movementin these roles.”

He added: “I thank all the organisations, partners, comrades and constituents for the support and collaboration over the years in advocating for rights and wellbeing of workers in Botswana and beyond.”

In addition, Butale said his departure is not a matter internal discord within the BFTU but for career advancement and further express his deepest gratitude to the BFTU Executive Board, its affiliates, Veterans, Youth and various structures for their unwavering support during his tenure as BFTU SG.

“In light of my departure, the General Council at its meeting held on the 11thNovember 2023 co-opted Comrade Tshepiso Mbereki, who has been serving as the Deputy Secretary General, to the role of Secretary General with immediate effect,” saying his resignation letter seen by this publication.

Furthermore, Butale has said Mbereki’s experience and commitment to the BFTU’s mission makes him well-suited to continue the federation’s advocacy for workers’ rights, adding that Mpho Keatshabe, who has been the BFTU Gender Secretary, will now assume the position of the Deputy Secretary General.

During his tenure at BFTU, Butale played a leading role when BFTU decided to report the government of Botswana to ILO for breaching labour laws, accusing government also for violating tripartite structures.

BFTU together with its counterpart, Botswana Federation of Public Private and Parastatal Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) have been at war with government for amongst other disregarding the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) and not ratifying conventions viewed to be progressive for workers.

Previous Post

China’s MMG seals $1.9 billion deal to buy Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana

Next Post

BDP raises funds

Related Posts

‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst
News

‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst

May 12, 2026
UB cuts 683 workers
News

UB cuts 683 workers

May 11, 2026
Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDP
News

Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDP

May 11, 2026
Africa’s schools are under pressure
News

Africa’s schools are under pressure

May 8, 2026
HATAB’s Lecha upbeat
News

HATAB’s Lecha upbeat

May 6, 2026
‘BDP exploited workers’ – UDC
News

UDC dodges party funding

May 5, 2026
Next Post
BDP raises funds

BDP raises funds

  • ‘BPF end is nigh’ – AnalystMay 12, 2026
      Expert predicts mass exodus of members to UDC Galebotswe camp defies interim Central Committee Storms Letlhakane, CC leadership forum in Serowe BAKANG TIRO RelatedPosts ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst UB cuts 683 workers Shivers, as Guma rejoins… Read more: ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst
  • FAR PROPERTY VCANCY-SENIOR FINANCE MANAGERMay 12, 2026
    We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Finance Manager to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, driving strategic growth, and ensuring robust financial governance. Key Responsibilities RelatedPosts FAR… Read more: FAR PROPERTY VCANCY-SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
  • TROLLOPE VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENTSMay 12, 2026
      Trollope Botswana International is a market leading opencast mining contractor that specialises in the execution of medium to large scale mining projects. Alongside the full range of services associated with opencast contract mining, we also provide crushing and… Read more: TROLLOPE VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENTS
  • UB cuts 683 workersMay 11, 2026
      363 employees terminated in March, await exit packages 320 opted for voluntary separation in Dec 2024 UB High Performance Organisation Strategy unfolds BAKWADI LEKOPANE RelatedPosts ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst UB cuts 683 workers Shivers, as Guma… Read more: UB cuts 683 workers
  • Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDPMay 11, 2026
    Stirs a storm in Central Committee, considered for NEC Some BDP members’ suspicious of his return Guma is a political heavyweight & strategist- Analyst BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw RelatedPosts ‘BPF end is nigh’ – Analyst UB cuts 683 workers Shivers,… Read more: Shivers, as Guma rejoins BDP
The Patriot On Sunday

© 2024 Copyright The Patriot On Sunday - Inspired by Search Mart.

Navigate Site

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Cart
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders

© 2024 Copyright The Patriot On Sunday - Inspired by Search Mart.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?