Renowned arts and crafts reseller and fervent supporter of Gaborone United, Mr. George Molele, will be laid to rest at his home in Old Naledi on February 17. Mr. Molele had been a familiar sight at the Main Mall since the 1960s, where he sold a diverse range of arts and crafts in front of the Botswana Book Centre. Known to many as a living archive of Gaborone's transformation, his longevity in the city made him a revered figure. According to his nephew and family spokesperson, Mr. Thabo Dithebe, Mr. Molele had been in poor health since November of last year. "He began experiencing persistent sweating in November and had not been well since then. This past weekend, his neighbors alerted me when they noticed he was struggling. On Sunday, I took him to Princess Marina Hospital where he was admitted. Unfortunately, we lost him that very night around 10 pm," Mr. Dithebe explained. In a previous interview with BOPA regarding his business, Mr. Molele expressed his desire to relocate to his hometown of Ramotswa, citing old age catching up with him. He mentioned being in the process of constructing a structure at his home before retiring, a dream tragically left unfulfilled. Mr. Baeti Ramodise, a fellow artefacts reseller, remembered Mr. Molele as a kind-hearted individual whom they frequently turned to for advice or assistance, whether financial or personal. Despite selling similar items, their relationship flourished. Tributes flooded social media platforms for Mr. Molele, with one fellow reseller, Mr. Tonie Anton, pledging to ensure their shared spot at the Main Mall remains a testament to his legacy. Another admirer, Mr. Martin Monna, lamented the loss, stating, "The Main Mall will never be the same again. I have seen this man there basically all my life." This sentiment was echoed by many, including Gladys Ramadi, who described Mr. Molele as an icon of the Main Mall, admired for his work ethic and demeanor. Social media users hailed Mr. Molele as a father figure, a legend, and a humble, gentle soul, emphasizing his significant loss not only to Gaborone but to the entire nation.