Tshekedi Khama

Tshekedi Khama became regent of the Bangwato tribe after the death of his brother Sekgoma II, ruling on behalf of the infant heir Seretse Khama. He governed for 24 years, modernizing the tribe's administration and economy.

Tshekedi Khama strongly opposed his nephew Seretse Khama's marriage to Ruth Williams, a white British woman. He attempted to block the marriage and later sought to depose Seretse, leading to a major tribal and political crisis.

Following the crisis over Seretse Khama's marriage, Tshekedi Khama was exiled by the British authorities. He was later allowed to return but was stripped of his regency, ending his political dominance over the Bangwato.