Abstract drawing on research conducted in the bakgatlabakgafela traditional authority area in north west province, this article explores how the expansion of platinum mining on communal land is generating resistance to a local chief. The question framing mbengas lecture concerned who the bakgatla ba kgafela were, and he focused on the rich history. It will have space for 100 children in grade 0 and grade r. Basdai bath ankylosing spondylitisdisease activity index patient section name date dd mm yyyy personal health number please circle the number that most closely corresponds to your condition during the past week. Submission by mrs mary mokgaetsi pilane and mr mmothi pilane of bakgatla bakautlwale to. Bakgatlabakgafela traditional leadership under scrutiny. This article seeks to document the role of the bakgatla people in the struggle, and to situate the particular case of kgosi linchwe ii within a wider context of the potential. The bakgatla ba kgafela in the borderlands of southern africa christine porsel introduction traditional institutions are still relevant actors in southern africa, offering support. Mmegi online bakgatla royals in sa to defend mochudi as. Response to daily maverick the facts anglo american platinum and its dealing with the bakgatla ba kgafela traditional authority anglo american platinum aap refutes the allegations of fraud and corruption levelled against it and its management in the articles published by the daily maverick and entitled stealing the crust. For everyone, whether you are going to start to join with others to consult a book, this bakgatla ba kgafela learnership is very advisable. The precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga mmanaana of botswana, c. Regaining land ownership was the primary object of that struggle. The traditional leadership of the mineralrich bakgatlabakgafela in the north west province is under scrutiny.
Chief pilane the first and we call ourselves the bakgatla ba kautlwale. When bua kgabo visited, the building was still under construction, but it is due to be completed in the next few weeks. 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. Bakgatlabakgafela bbk and sedibelo platinum mines limited spm represented in the area by pilanesberg platinum mine ppm both have, at the heart of their respective socioeconomic development strategies, a common purpose. Three year warranty on heaters available in 120 or 240 volt. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries. History shows that, following a heated dispute over the chieftainship, kgafela s father kgosi linchwe recommended to the premier of the north west province in the 1990s that kgosi pilane be appointed bakgatla leader in south africa. Phuthadikobo museum, 1980 kgatla african people 54 pages. Phineas tjie was introduced at a meeting snubbed b. Since the report of the commission was released at the end of august, showing how chief nyalala pilane presided over. Inayatullah is the author of the book firdous e iblees novel pdf. Feud between pilane and kgafela exposes chinks in the.
Bakgatlabakgafela communitys desire to regain ownership of the communal land it lost under apartheid rule. Csr, its background and history, and the current challenges and controversies of csr. Pilane was kgafela s funder, while kgafela was his protector. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the kings journal. He authored more than one hundred books on different subjects. The centre is named mantwane, in honour of one of the important bakgatla regiments of the past.
It also importantly addresses a number of specialised professional fields pinpointing critical perspectives on the contributions of african indigenous knowledge to the knowledge terrain. Christian john makgala, history department, university of botswana. King of the bakgatla ba kgafela to uplift his people through. One faction defied the usual tradition of male leaders and acknowledged the female, mmakau, as their kgosi. According to godfrey mwakikagile in his book botswana. Mmegi online kgosi kgafela from the court to the throne. After two years of investigations of the flow of billions of rands into and out of the bakgatla ba kgafela community, the work of the baloyi commission of inquiry may come to nothing. According to waqidi, abu bakr in personal appearance was a man having a fair color and a slender body. In distinguishing between sub clans an example are the bakgatla who separated into the bakgatla ba kgafela and bakgatla ba ga mmakau over who should lead the clan. Premier mokgoro release bakgatla ba kgafela commission report. He had a thin face with deeply set eyes and broad forehead.
M and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Many of the images are photographs taken by the renowned social anthropologist isaac schapera, who lived with the bakgatla ba kgafela in botswana in the 1930s. Many of the images are photographs taken by the renowned social anthropologist isaac schapera, who lived with the bakgatlabakgafela in botswana in the 1930s. By studying this lesson you will acquire knowledge about the. The two bakgatla ba kgafela groups found themselves straddling the border when it was established, resulting in kgosi kgolo the elder king being in botswana and the other members in south africa. Kgosi kgolo kgafela ii thoughts from botswana by lauri. History of medieval india political and administrative aspects 1200 ad 1526 ad paperii.
The bakgatla ba kgafela were divided and found themselves straddling botswana and. Nov 14, 2011 kgafela addressing bakgatla during a kgotla meeting held on saturday 12. The findings of the commission of inquiry into the affairs of the bakgatla ba kgafela community are being challenged even as the. For decades restitution of land was the rallying point for the struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Bakgatla ba kgafela instead of separate and independent bakgatla royal houses as. Glacier mapping and monitoring based on spectral data. Kgafela s claim to supremacy over the wealthy south african community comes from history. And you should get the bakgatla ba kgafela learnership driving under. The two bakgatla ba kgafela groups found themselves straddling the border when it was established, resulting in kgosi kgolo the elder king being in. The precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga mmanaana. Further, the boards current decisions will influence the course of education in the schools for years to come. Bakgatla ba kgafela communal property association v kgafela. These images are drawn from an ethnographic archive held at the royal anthropological institute rai in london. Teachers book b level english in school 9 the b2 level candidate can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in hisher field of specialisation.
This is to uplift standards, facilities, education and behaviour in short, to improve the quality of. It is titled with st george on the death ride and have 238 pages of memoir and diary of swedish doctor about the italian and ethiopian war of 1935 to 1936. The article argues that while csr remains a new and marginal phenomenon in. The compact conveyor that fits the bill now improved with builtin heat control and storage shelf. Kgafela addressing bakgatla during a kgotla meeting held on. From then on, the article gives a brief overview of csr in the western balkans and the present initiatives and actors. The african ejournals project has digitized full text of. Bakgatla ba kgafela paramount chief, kgafela kgafela ii has finally acquired a south african identity card, weekendpost can reveal.
Evidence taken at bloemhof before the commission appointed to investigate claims to the diamond fields the bloemhof blue book. It is believed to have been commissioned by allah in the shape of the house in heaven. It also saw the provincial governments hand in the flows of money that led to the loss of an estimated r5. A short history of the bakgatlabagakgafbla op bhichuanaiand protectorate list of contents chapter page i. This history of the community, written by its current eze king, sets out to cover the entire sweep of its history, from the origin of the ogbas attributed to the fourteenth century to the colonial period postindependence history being treated only cursorily. The museums second room looks at bakgatla ba kgafela history. The man claiming to be the rightful chief of bakgatla ba kgafela in moruleng is not the right chief, the maluleke commission heard. The lens used to select content for the literature stage at the festival focuses therefore on honesty and integrity in ones examination of idea, fact and meaning. North west the bakgatla ba kgafela leadership dispute. 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. According to history and custom we should be equal to the bakgafela. He is a brilliant young man, trained as a lawyer, with a firm attachment to his tribe and a mission to remind bakgatla of the rich cultural history they possess. This book is an important contribution to social science, specifically to the field of history and politics of knowledge production.
There are two kgatla groups in botswana viz, bakgatla ba ga mmanaana and bakgatla ba ga kgafela both of. 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. The precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Mar 14, 2016 kgafela ii is the paramount chief of bakgatla ba kgafela, originally based in mochudi, botswana. Manyana, bakgatla ba ga kgafela, balete and batlokwa settled on the land previously owned by the bakwena. Overview of company dealings with the bakgatla bakgafela. He was a journalist, war freelancer, and historian. It is said to have been built by adam and became the first structure on earth. The chief, the mines and the lost bakgatla billions groundup. Bakgatla ba kgafela royal communications company to spearhead the commercialisation of bakgatla culture through, filmsdocumentaries and.
Bakgatla involvement in the south african angloboer war, 18991902. Leaders battle over communitys r26 billion wealth groundup. It is based mainly on local oral traditions, taken partly from colonial. Kgafela ii is the paramount chief of bakgatla ba kgafela, originally based in mochudi, botswana. Submission by mrs mary mokgaetsi pilane and mr mmothi. Botswana fugitive in fierce battle over the wealthy. Mecca, the kaaba, and the black stone, in history tract m20 the kaaba in mecca, saudi arabia, is considered by muslims to be the most sacred and holy place in the world. Experience bakgatla ba kgafela hospitality,explore our ancient history, reflect on the wisdom of our ancestors take part in cultural activities, enjoy a traditional meal, discover unique local crafts and art, listen to stories of our past, immerse yourself in bakgatla ba kgafela life as it was then and as it is now. Over almost two years, members of the bakgatla ba kgafela community flocked day after day to hearings of the baloyi commission held at the rustenburg civic centre, listening to expert forensic evidence on flows of money, and seeing their leaders being crossexamined about how they were or were not accountable to their constituency.
His waist was slightly bent so that the cloth that he wore round it often slipped down. The beginnings of tribal history 1 iio the period of chaos 5 iii. Firdous e iblees novel by inayatullah pdf download the. Kgosi kgolo kgafela ii is becoming a very interesting person to watch in botswana. Like numerous other traditional communities in south africa, the bakgatlabakgafela community lost portions of their ancestral land in the preconstitutional era. 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. Mar 29, 2012 the long held vision of the king of the bakgatla ba kgafela to uplift his people through mining has become a reality.
Kgosi kgafela from the court to the throne on this day the youthful bakgatla leader is not adorned in his royal symbol, the leopard skin but rather sits at his law firms offices, kgafela law. Elements of electronic navigation nagaraja, ns publisher. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The museums second room looks at bakgatlabakgafela history.
I studied for my ba and postgraduate diploma in education at the university. The chief, the mines and the lost bakgatla billions. Missing or unaccounted for tribal billions city press. Pdf the precolonial political history of bakgatla ba ga. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Under an allencompassing land reform programme, which also provides for the restitution of land in particular circumstances, a land claim was lodged. An ethnographic study of initiation schools among the bakgatla ba ga kgafela at mochudi 18741988 morongwa nancy mosothwane in and around the makgadikgadi pans there are several archaeological sites that have been interpreted as places were initiation rites took place in ancient times. An administrator has been formally appointed to run the affairs of bakgatla ba kgafela, in the north west. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. The 350 thousand strong community in the north west has concluded a major. The issuing of the identity card follows six years of humiliation and being labeled a foreigner imposing himself in south african affairs when they did not concern strangers. From the horses mouth kindle edition by kgafela ii, kgafela. Merafe ramono claim to bakgatla chieftaincy is without merit. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.
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