Shaw Kgathi | |
|---|---|
 Kgathi in 2012 | |
| Minister of Defence, Justice and Security | |
| In office 31 October 2014 –2019 | |
| President | Ian Khama |
| Preceded by | Dikgakgamatso Seretse |
| Member of Parliament for Bobonong | |
| In office 2004–2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Taolo Lucas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1961[ citation needed ] Bobonong,Bechuanaland [ citation needed ] |
| Nationality | Motswana |
| Political party | BDP |
Shaw Kgathi is a MoTswanan politician from Botswana.
In 2009,he was elected as the Minister of Youth,Sport,and Culture.[ citation needed ]
He is a member of the Parliament of Botswana and represents Bobirwa.[ citation needed ]
He had previously held sports positions,including sports master at junior and senior schools and was also a Director in the Department of Sports and Recreation and Supreme Council for Sports. [1] [2]
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