Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe with his wife Bridgette Radebe ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address in parliament, Cape Town on February 16 2018.Botswana has banned Bridgette Radebe from entering the country visa-free, according to documents seen by AFP on Tuesday.
The official reason for the move is not given, but local media have accused her of meddling in Botswana's politics. Forbes says Patrice Motsepe in 2008 became the first black African on its rich list. It estimates his wealth at $2.5 billion. The document did not state a reason for the visa requirement, although Bridgette Radebe has faced allegations she interfered in the recent leadership election of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party in a bid to remove President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
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