by Esther Crooks II
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
And unusually we get a secret revealed: the first name of Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, husband of Mma Ramotswe. This is, he tells the questioner, something that will never be revealed in the books. But it is in fact John Limpopo Basil – and Mr Matekoni sticks to initials because he's embarrassed by the Basil.May 28, 2005
For Mr J L B Matekoni is the owner of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, the name of which denotes not that his employees can drive his clients' cars fast, as he has to advise one of his more out-of-control apprentices, nor, indeed, that they do their work speedily and shoddily, but that they do their work with speed and expertise.
Why does J L B Matekoni appeal to Mma Ramotswe?
One of the reasons Mr J L B Matekoni appeals to Mma Ramotswe is his love of tradition, and belief that things were done better in the old days, whatever they are. His views on these matters, at least, accord with Mma Ramotswe's.
What do you think of Mr Matekoni?
Mr J L B Matekoni is kind, generous, gentle, thoughtful, usually sensible, and, unlike all too many Batswana men, indeed, unlike all too many men in general, he would no more hit a woman than allow a customer's car with a single dirty spark plug leave his garage.
Is Matekoni Botswana's best mechanic?
Mr J L B Matekoni is regarded by many, not least Mma Ramotswe, as Botswana's best mechanic. One of the reasons Mr J L B Matekoni appeals to Mma Ramotswe is his love of tradition, and belief that things were done better in the old days, whatever they are. His views on these matters, at least, accord with Mma Ramotswe's.
Who is Mr Polopetsi?
He eventually becomes a mechanic in The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection. Mr Polopetsi, an assistant to Mma Ramotswe and Mr J. L. B. Matekoni. He is introduced in In The Company of Cheerful Ladies. After disappearing from the series, he returns in 'The Woman Who Walked In Sunshine.
Who is Clovis Radiphuti's son?
Itumelang Clovis Radiphuti infant son of Mma Makutsi and Phuti Radiphuti, born three weeks premature in The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon. Charlie, who often argues with Mma Makutsi, stated that Itumelang was a '100%' baby. Fanwell is also fond of the child. Queen-Queenie Charlie's lover.
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Mr J L B Matekoni. Mr J L B Matekoni is, as far as I can recall, known by no other moniker by anyone, except the occasions he is referred to as Rra. I understand the "L" stands for "Livingstone", but the "J" and the "B" are two of life's mysteries. Mr J L B Matekoni is kind, generous, gentle, thoughtful, usually sensible, and, unlike all too many Batswana men, indeed, unlike all too many …
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What does JLB Matekoni stand for? And unusually we get a secret revealed: the first name of Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, husband of Mma Ramotswe. This is, he tells the questioner, something that will never be revealed in the books. But it is in fact John Limpopo Basil – and Mr Matekoni sticks to initials because he’s embarrassed by the Basil. About Me
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He is always referred to in these novels by this very formal title (he even refers to himself by that name). His full name is John Limpopo Basil Matekoni, and (according to a radio interview with the author on BBC World Service) he is embarrassed by the Basil. Secondary. Obed Ramotswe, father of Precious, known to her as the Daddy. He worked in the mines in his younger days, then came …
32 hours ago
Needing to decide in whose house they will make a home, today's engagement plans include Precious Ramotswe and JLB Matekoni visiting each other's place. Wanting to really make an impression, Mma Ramotswe's housekeeper, Rose, has created a wonderful feast for Rra Matekoni while instructing Precious to remain non-committal about his place.
