On February 3rd, history was made as former Miss Botswana Queens and our reigning Queen gathered under the theme “Through the Crown” to celebrate the remarkable journey of the Miss Botswana title.
In collaboration with the Botswana Council of Women, this elegant tea gathering was more than a celebration, it was a tribute to legacy, sisterhood, and continuity, honoring the women who have proudly worn the crown and uplifting those destined to carry it into the future.
Queens in Attendance
- Theresa Rantao-Ogle – 1967
- Tshepho Chape-Wareus – 1979
- Peggy Leburu – 1982
- Mpho Lekoko – 1993
- Monica Somolekae – 1996
- Itseng Champane – 2008
- Emma Wareus – 2010
- Tapiwa Preston – 2012
- Nicole Lisa Gaelebale – 2017
- Moitshepi Elias – 2018
- Palesa Molefe – 2021
- Anicia Gaothusi – 2024
- Ruth Thomas – 2025
The gathering was further honored by the presence of Mrs. Ramatlhakwane ‘Mother’, President of the Botswana Council of Women, whose leadership and wisdom continue to champion women across generations. Members of the Rantao-Ogle family also attended, adding heritage and meaning to the celebration.
Honouring Queens Who Rest in Glory
With love and respect, the event also paid tribute to queens who paved the way and now rest in glory:
- Serwalo Gaseitsiwe – Miss Botswana 1962 (our very first crown)
- Seanokeng Moranyane – Miss Botswana 1969
- Doris Magula – Miss Botswana 1979
- Shalike Kgalaeng – Miss Botswana 1981
- Dineo Ratsatsi – Miss Botswana 1983
Though they are no longer with us, their legacy continues to inspire generations of young women to rise, lead, and represent Botswana on the international stage with pride and purpose.
The crown lives on, and the legacy continues.
