The party was formed in 1960 as the Bechuanaland People 's Party under the leadership of Motsete , Matante and Mpho . The party 's formation was indirectly stimulated by the flow of South African exiles following the Sharpeville massacre in March 1960 . The party 's structure was based on the African National Congress ( ANC ) , but infighting quickly plagued the party . The party became an opposition party to the traditionalist Botswana Democratic Party , then led by Seretse Khama
Sharpeville massacre
Sharpeville massacre
Botswana People's Party