The party emerged from the Tswana Alliance, a group participating at the Turnhalle Constitutional Conference in Windhoek between 1975 and 1977.
Its only leader was Constance Kgosiemang, paramount chief of the Tswana.
[2] Deputy party president during this time was Gregory Tibinyane.
[3] In February 1981 the Ipelegeng Democratic Party (IDP) split off under the leadership of Gates Mootseng.
[4] A further split in 1986 resulted in the formation of the Mmabatho People's Party, led by Michael Simana.