Batlokoa History
On the 28th October 2023, Batlokoa met at Nquthu great place, Kwazulu-Natal to celebrate their year 2023, at the home of His Royal Highness Chief Bokang Molefe, great grand son of His Royal Highness Chief Mota being the younger brother of His Royal Highness Chief Sekonyela son of Her Royal Highness Chieftess Manthatisi and His Royal Highness Chief Mokotjo, all of which have passed on, may their Souls Reign in Power.
His Royal Highness Chief Bokang Molefe is the son of His Royal Highness Chief Alphas Molefe. His Royal Highness Chief Mota gave birth to Hlubi, Patso and Moropotsana. These families are found in Qwaqwa, Bergville, Thaba Nchu over Harrismith, KwaSanti better known as St Windowlene, Mpendle, Underberg and Nquthu at His Royal Highness Chief Bokang Molefe's place.
These celebrations take place every year, rotating from one "great place" to the next one within South Africa and beyond. The previous one of 2022 was held in Tlokoeng, Elundini local Municipality.
His Royal Highness Chief Montoeli Tyrone Lehana is seen on the photo above here addressing the people at Batlokoa Traditional Council, Hillgate, Tlokoeng on this day and that flags were flying at half mast to honour the day.
Where to find Batlokoa?
The Batlokoa clans reside in Botswana, Lesotho & South Africa; however, it is not known how many baTlokoa are there as a specific census has not been done.
Classification
The traditions of the Barolong kingdoms indicate that at some time in the past they were all under the same ruling line of kings which claim descent from a common ancestor, i.e. Masilo. Following the death of Masilo there was a leadership crisis and despute which resulted in the formation of the Hurutshe and Kwena clans. The Batlokoa nation claim its lineage from the Hurutshe (Bahurutshe) clan and trace their early ancestry to Mokgatla during 1430 and Tabane during 1550.
