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Batlokwa ba Mokgalong crest

Lekgotla La Batlokwa
ba Mokgalong

“Pele ya Pele”

Bana ba Nkwe e Kgwadi

The senior house of the ancient Batlokwa nation, reviving our culture, uniting our Batlokwa across the globe, and securing the land of our forefathers.

If we work together, we all succeed
Who we are

A nation rooted in heritage, rising with purpose.

Batlokwa ba Mokgalong form part of the ancient and native Batlokwa nation. The Lekgotla exists to revive what is ours. Our culture, our identity, and our ancestral land.

Our Vision

To revive and restore inclusive, authentic, organic, responsible and pure leadership amongst the Batlokwa nation.

Our Mission

To revive our cultural events, leave a lasting footprint across for furture generation, create economic networks that encourage internal trade among Batlokwa enterprises, and above all acquire and secure our ancestral land.

What we set out to do

Our Objectives

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Unite our calendar

Consolidate the annual events of Batlokwa ba Mokgalong across the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Gauteng.

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One digital home

Develop a digial platform as the primary home for all our platforms to connect Batlokwa across the globe.

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Build & fund the vision

Mobilise and generate funds within and beyond the community, with clear and transparent accounting practices.

04

Reclaim our land

Acquire and secure the ancestral land that will serve the objectives of the community at large.

Our success stories

History & Heritage

As the senior tribe, Batlokwa ba Mokgalong belong to the larger ancient and native Batlokwa nation,we tracing our origin to our parents Kgosihadi MmaThulare and Kgosi Kgwadi Tabane.

Mokgalo the father of our Nation
Origins

Born of the Free State

Mokgalo gave rise to the families originally found in their native Orange Free State, and later in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

The struggle

Dispossession & removal

Through shrewd land dispossessions and forceful removals, our people were scattered far from the land of their forefathers.

1991

Ancestral land released

The administration of the day conceded to the demands of the nation, releasing ancient land in the magisterial districts of Frankfort, Reitz, Harrismith and Vrede to Batlokwa.

Recognition

A recognised community

Batlokwa ba Mokgalong are recognised as one of the traditional communities in the Free State Province.

Today

The Lekgotla carries the vision

The Lekgotla La Batlokwa ba Mokgalong streamlines our objectives cultural revival, economic networks, and the return of our land. Also to realise the vision of the community at large.

Living traditions

Culture & Events

We celebrate who we are on the following calendar days.

1 January · Annual

#MokgalongCulturalFest

Our flagship cultural festival, celebrated every year on the first of January.

October · Annual

#Mokete wa Moshate

A gathering of the royal house honouring our customs and our people each October.

Our cultural groups

Difofane tsa Maseseng Mabula-Tsela a Mokgalong Amatle Masesa

Heritage brands & platforms

Royal Batlokwa Ngwana Tlokweng Proudly Tlokwa Tlokwa Batlokwa Youth Heritage Committee
Re aha setjhaba, we build the nation

Batlokwa Business Network

Economic strength is part of our heritage. We encourage internal trade within and with Batlokwa enterprises.We build wealth that stays in the our nation.

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Trade within Batlokwa

Connect with fellow Batlokwa businesses and keep our economy circulating among our own.

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Showcase your enterprise

List your business so the community can find you.

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Grow the network

Partner, collaborate and grow through a network rooted in shared identity and trust.

List your business Business Events Business Directory
The Royal Lineage

Trace the bloodline of Batlokwa ba Mokgalong

Our secure family register lets every member explore their own lineage from the founding fathers down through the generations. Bana ba Nkwe e Kgwadi.

Open the Family Tree ↗
The structure

Our Leadership

The Lekgotla is led and served by those entrusted with the vision of the nation.

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Royal Family

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Administration Office

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Setjhaba

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Royal Council

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Sub Committees

Sub Committees

  • Finance and Fundraising
  • Community Development
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Youth and Sports
  • Security and Conflict Resolution
  • Governance and Legal Affairs
  • Health and Social Welfare
  • Media and ICT
Support the vision

Banking details

Contributions help us revive our culture, run our events, and secure the land of our forefathers.

Account holderBatlokwa ba Mokgalong
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Get in touch

Contact the Lekgotla

Reach the office of Batlokwa ba Mokgalong. We would love to hear from you.

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Address
De Jager Street,
Vrede 9835

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