The other branches are the bakgatlabammanaana, the bakgatlabammakau, the bakgatlabamosetlha, and the bakgatlabamotsha. What is more, he had received legal advice that the anglo mining already taking place on some bakgatla land was illegal. The commission is to investigate whether david mpule pheto is the rightful candidate to lead the moruleng chapter of bakgatlabakgafela, as announced by kgafela ii early this year. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Bakgatlabakgafela strategic investment company pty ltd v meneguzzo and another 210320 2017 zanwhc 44 1 june 2017. Kgafela ii is the paramount chief of bakgatla bakgafela, originally based in mochudi, botswana. Bernard mbengas recent inaugural lecture, delivered at northwest university and entitled the participation of the bakgatla ba kgafela of rustenburg district in the south african or angloboer war of 18991902, was an eye opener for many in the audience. Buy a history of the bakgatlabagakgafela by schapera, isaac isbn. Nw chief knew about bakgatla ba kgafela companys financial. Kgafela, the most powerful of all kgatla groups in botswana eventually settled at. The constitution is located in a history which involves a transition from a society based on.
Literature, history, and the spectre of selfinvention. Tswana people project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Nov 28, 2014 the council exercises administrative authority over the bakgatlabakgafela, a traditional community the community comprising members from 32 subvillages located within the moses kotane municipal area on the north east side of the bojanala district in the north west province. Jan 21, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Bakgatlabakgafela communal property association v bakgatla. Bagammanaana dikgosi, who all trace their descent from great nineteenth century kgosi mosielele i, are the traditional authorities of mosopa, thamaga and gamafikana. This is mainly a bangwato splinter group but they lived among bakgatla and barolong ba moroka of thabanchu till 1902. The transactions yielded, the baloyi commission found, a gross income of well over r3 billion between 2006 and 2015. I am the king of a sothotswanaspeaking tribe called bakgatla ba kgafela. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The other branches are the bakgatla ba mmanaana, the bakgatla ba mmakau, the bakgatla ba mosetlha, and the bakgatla ba motsha.
The council exercises administrative authority over the bakgatlabakgafela, a traditional community the community comprising members from 32 subvillages located within the moses kotane municipal area on the north east side of the bojanala district in the north west province. The chief, the mines and the lost bakgatla billions. Kgosi linchwe ii of the bakgatlabakgafela a crossborder chieftainship in. The findings of the commission of inquiry into the affairs of the bakgatla bakgafela community are being challenged even as the premier of the north west is reported to be appointing an. For people who read alexander mccall smith books it is the home of the fictional character precious ramostwe. The constitutional court ruled that the bakgatlabakgafela tribal communal property association had the right to take ownership of its land. Oct 26, 2019 what is more, he had received legal advice that the anglo mining already taking place on some bakgatla land, was illegal. A short history of the bakgatlabagakgafbla op bhichuanaiand protectorate list of contents chapter page i. The traditional leader of bakgatla ba kgafela in moruleng knew of the financial strains at the bakgatla ba kgafela strategic investment company bbk sic. Kgosikgolo kgafela s woes seem to be inspiring his enemies in moruleng, south africa, where he is also the kgosikgolo of the bakgatla ba kgafela, to attempt to wrestle the throne from mochudi and. After two years of investigations of the flow of billions of rand into and out of the bakgatla ba kgafela community, the work of the baloyi commission of inquiry may. As a result, anglo platinum formed a strategic black economic empowerment partnership with the bakgatla ba.
But a toxic alliance between government, traditional chieftaincy and major mining. Report of the concessions commission 1893 white book 537 j 1903, pp. Botswana fugitive in fierce battle over the wealthy. The commission is to investigate whether david mpule pheto is the rightful candidate to lead the moruleng chapter of bakgatla ba kgafela, as announced by kgafela ii early this year. We must accept this reality, masisi is heard saying in the clip to thunderous applause. The bakgatla ba kgafela were divided and found themselves straddling botswana and south africa after. The lecture was attended by nwu mafikeng campus academics and students, as well as dignitaries from the bakgatla ba kgafela clan, including kgosi nyalala and john molefe pilane of bakgatla. Kgosi linchwe ii, the bakgatla and botswana in the south african. This story is confirmed in bare outline by the traditions of the ba. The chief, the mines and the lost bakgatla billions groundup. Linchwe i and the kgatla campaign in the south african war, 1899. The tswana are the native people of southwestern botswana and of the north west province of south africa, where the majority of the tswana live. Bakgatla ba ga mmanaana, hereinafter mmanaana, whose sereto totem is.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A history of the bakgatlabagakgafela unknown binding 1 jan. What is more, he had received legal advice that the anglo mining already taking place on some bakgatla land, was illegal. A history of the bakgatlabagakgafela i schapera on. Thats why today weve got bakgatlabamosetlha and bakgatlabakgafela. And we know very well that our country is not complete without our tribal leaders. From the horses mouth kindle edition by kgafela ii, kgafela. The bakgatlabakgafela have lived and worked there since the 1800s, when kgosi pilane. Bakgatlabakgafela tribal authority v bakgatlabakgafela. The question framing mbengas lecture concerned who the bakgatla ba kgafela were, and he focused on the rich history, culture and. Litigation history 12 when the department failed again to register the association as a permanent one and issue a certificate, it instituted proceedings in the land claims court.
The chief, the mines and the lost bakgatla billions we. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read the kings journal online by kgafela kgafela ii books free. As a result, anglo platinum formed a strategic black economic empowerment partnership with the bakgatla ba kgafela through a series of joint venture agreements. It is easy to be fascinated by the history of this proud nation when kgosi pilane starts talking about the intricate details of how there was a dispute between kgosi kgamanyane his greatgrandfather and paul kruger because he refused to let his people work for kruger. Kgosi kgolo kgafela ii thoughts from botswana by lauri. The precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga mmanaana. The bakgatlabakgafela bbk tribe under the jurisdiction of kgosi n. The bakgatlabakgafela are one of five branches of bakgatla in botswana. Precolonial and colonial genealogies new york, berghahn books, 2012. The other even went to an extent of dumping botswana for south africa kgafela of bakgatla. The constitutional court ruled that the bakgatla ba kgafela tribal communal property association had the right to take ownership of its land. Phuthadikobo museum, 1980 kgatla african people 54 pages. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Extinctive prescription ensures that there comes a time between a creditor and a debtor when the books are closed. A short history of the bakgatla bagakgafbla op bhichuanaiand protectorate list of contents chapter page i. The bakgatla ba kgafela are one of five branches of bakgatla in botswana and south africa and the only chiefdom straddling the border between the two countries. He has a phd degree from the university of south africa on the history of the bakgatla ba kgafela of the pilanesberg. Analysis under the land that belongs to the bakgatla ba kgafela lie the richest platinum deposits on earth. Which, if true, would make the bakgatla ba kgafela, whose individual members number around 350,000, the victims of the largest governmentsanctioned, businessperpetrated fraud in the history of. Past colonial era censuses indicate that up to 5% of botswanas citizens owe traditional allegiance to the bomosielele. The precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga. The museums second room looks at bakgatlabakgafela history. Leaders battle over communitys r26 billion wealth groundup. Kgosi kgolo kgafela ii is the paramount chief of the bakgatla, the tribe whose capital is the village of mochudi in the south of the country. Bakwena ba thebe, also known as bantwane ntwane, former transvaal now 2006 incorporated into limpopo. The bakgatlabakgafela are one of five branches of bakgatla in botswana and south africa and the only chiefdom straddling the border between the two countries. A history of the bakgatla bagakgafela i schapera on.
Bakgatla ba kgafela in facebook has 38,209 members. The association was embroiled in a legal fight over the land with the bakgatla ba kgafela tribal authority. Sep 27, 2019 the findings of the commission of inquiry into the affairs of the bakgatla ba kgafela community are being challenged even as the premier of the north west is reported to be appointing an. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Kgosi kgafela ii is the son to kgosi linchwe ii who died in 2007. Pdf the precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga. Could this be the largest statesanctioned, businessperpetrated fraud in the history of big mining in south africa. History of the bakgatlabagakgafela in botswana and south africa, pp 169. The precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga mmanaana of botswana, c.
After two years of investigations of the flow of billions of rand into and out of the bakgatla ba kgafela community, the work of the baloyi commission of inquiry may come to nothing. Genealogy and history of the tribes and area in south africa. Born in washington in the us in 1971, a botswanatrained and highly respected human rights lawyer, kgafela is now a resident and citizen of south africa, although under controversial circumstances. Mar 14, 2016 kgafela ii is the paramount chief of bakgatla ba kgafela, originally based in mochudi, botswana. The beginnings of tribal history 1 iio the period of chaos 5 iii. Pilane is preparing for the election of the new traditional council to be held on the 12. After two years of investigations of the flow of billions of rand into and out of the bakgatla ba kgafela community, the work. The bakgatla ba kgafela bbk tribe under the jurisdiction of kgosi n. The association consists of 32 villages in the moses kotane municipality. Barolong and bakgatla among them who still identify themselves as such, but at. This one is for you bakgatla ba kgafela from kgatleng botswana and kgatleng south africa you are free.
Oct 25, 2019 as a result, anglo platinum formed a strategic black economic empowerment partnership with the bakgatla ba kgafela through a series of joint venture agreements. Bakgatla ba kgafela launches moruleng cultural precinct duration. Bakgatla ba kgafela in facebook public group facebook. Kgosikgolo kgafelas woes seem to be inspiring his enemies in moruleng, south africa, where he is also the kgosikgolo of the bakgatla ba kgafela, to attempt to wrestle the throne from mochudi and. Kgafela addressing bakgatla during a kgotla meeting held on. Bakgatlabakgafela tribal authority first respondent. The question framing mbengas lecture concerned who the bakgatla ba kgafela were, and he focused on the rich history, culture and background of the tribe. Nor was bakgatla ba kgafela communal property association registered as a permanent association. There are two kgatla groups in botswana viz, bakgatla ba ga mmanaana and bakgatla ba ga kgafela both of.
The initial relief sought by the association was an order directing the. Bakgatlabakgafela strategic investment company pty ltd. Kgafelas claim to supremacy over the wealthy south african community comes from history. Bakgatla ba mosetlha tribal authority a batla go fedisa seo, ba kopa gore bakgatla ba tshwaragantsheng diatla ba lwantshe kgatelelo eo e bo rramogolo ba e boning fat lase ga makgowa le puso ya. This is because the case is representative of a number of serious problems that exist in south africas. Missing or unaccounted for tribal billions city press. Sep 02, 2009 kgosi kgolo kgafela ii is the paramount chief of the bakgatla, the tribe whose capital is the village of mochudi in the south of the country.