Ookame Ntobedze was defeated by the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) candidate, Mr. James Dlamini in the "Mathangwane South Council Ward" and Mr. Ipuseng Chikanda was defeated in the "Mathangwane North council ward" by Mr. Kenosi Mabalane also from the BCP in the 2009 General Elections marking the first ever BDP defeat in the village.This surprise defeat of the BDP council candidates led to a major campaign in the village in 2010 following the passing of Mr. Baledzi Gaolathe for the Tonota-North Parliamentary by-elections which BDP won.