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Tshekedi Khama
Tshekedi Khama (17 September 1905 – 10 June 1959) was the regent-king of the Bamangwato tribe in 1926 after the death of Sekgoma II. Background Tshekedi Khama was born in Serowe, the son of Khama III, known as Khama the Great, by his fourth wife Semane Setlhoko Khama, Semane Setlhoko. He was educated in Serowe, then at Lovedale, a Church of Scotland school in Cape Province. In 1923 he enrolled in the South African Native College in Fort Hare. Tshekedi was named heir by his father over his son Sekgoma II, with whom he had quarrelled, although Khama set aside the decision in 1916 when he reconciled with Sekgoma. On the death of Khama III in 1923 Sekgoma II succeeded as king, but his reign was ended by his early death in 1925. Sekgoma's heir, Seretse Khama, was still a minor, and Tshekedi was named regent for the duration of Seretse's minority. A regency council was named to assist during Tshekedi's absence at the Native College. Regency Tshekedi was installed regent on 9 January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kgosi
A (; ) is the title for a hereditary leader of a Tswana people, Batswana tribe. Usage The word "kgosi" is a Tswana language, Setswana term for "king" or "chief". Various affixes can be added to the word to change its meaning: adding the prefix ''di-'' creates the plural form ''wikt:dikgosi, dikgosi''; the feminine suffix ''wikt:-gadi#Tswana, -gadi'' makes the word ''wikt:kgosigadi, kgosigadi''; and the adjectival suffix ''wikt:-golo#Tswana, -kgolo'', meaning "large", creates ''wikt:kgosikgolo, kgosikgolo'', the word for "supreme leader". It is a title often given to aristocrats in Botswana and surrounding countries where there are Tswana speaking people. The office of tribal leadership is called the ''bogosi'' while the person who assumes the office is the ''kgosi''. Duties The Bogosi Act of 2008 defines the powers of dikgosi. According to the Bogosi Act, the kgosi of a tribe has several duties: to manage the tribe, to organize wikt:kgotla, kgotla meetings, and to follow the ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resident Commissioner
Resident commissioner was or is an official title of several different types of commissioners, who were or are representatives of any level of government. Historically, they were appointed by the British Crown in overseas protectorates (such as Bechuanaland), or colonies (such as South Australia), and some still exist in this capacity. The United States of America once had a resident commissioner in the Philippines and the Puerto Rico resident commissioner resides in Washington DC. State governments of today's Republic of India have a resident commissioner to represent them in New Delhi. British Empire and the Commonwealth of Nations Resident commissioners appointed by the British Crown typically reside in the territorial unit of which they are in charge. This also the case with most otherwise styled commissioners. In certain complex colonial units within the British Empire, the high commissioner to whom was given the highest "regional" supervision (either residing in one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1905 Births
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A United Kingdom
''A United Kingdom'' is a 2016 biographical romantic drama film directed by Amma Asante and written by Guy Hibbert, based on the true-life romance of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of the Bangwato Tribe in Serowe – one of many tribes found in then Bechuanaland Protectorate –, with his wife Ruth Williams Khama. David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike portray Seretse and Ruth, respectively. It was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, and was the opening film at the 60th London Film Festival. Plot The film is based on the true story of the heir to the throne of Bechuanaland, Seretse Khama of the Bamangwato people, who studied law in London immediately after World War II. There he meets an Englishwoman, Ruth Williams, whom he eventually marries, despite the protests of both their families and opposition from the British government, which is concerned about relations with South Africa and the stability of the entire region of southern Africa. The Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vusi Kunene
Vusi Kunene is a South African actor, best known for his role as Jack Mabaso in '' Generations'' and its continuation, '' Generations: The Legacy'', Funani Zwide in House of Zwide, Bhekifa in Isibaya(2012-2016),Jefferson Sibeko in Isidingo(2009-2014). He is also known for his way he speaks Zulu(IsiZulu) . He has appeared in 25 films and television shows since 1993. In 2011, he received the Golden Horn Award for Best Actor for the drama ''Soul City''. Selected filmography * '' Waati'' (1995) * ''Cry, the Beloved Country'' (1995) * '' Kini and Adams'' (1997) * ''A Reasonable Man'' (1999) * '' The King Is Alive'' (2000) * ''Final Solution'' (2001) * ''Jacob's Cross'' (2007-2013) as Chief Paul Lebone * ''The First Grader'' (2010) * '' State of Violence'' (2010) * ''Paradise Stop'' (2011) * ''Elelwani'' (2012) * ''Isidingo'' (2009-2014) as Jefferson Sibeko * ''Isibaya'' (2012-2016) * ''A United Kingdom'' (2016) as Chief Tshekedi Khama * '' Generations: The Legacy'' (2012-2021) as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leruo Molotlegi
Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi (born 1968) is the 36th ''kgosi'', or king, of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. The Bafokeng nation is located in North West Province of the Republic of South Africa. Biography Molotlegi has served as ''Kgosi'' since 2000, when he succeeded his brother, Mollwane Lebone II Molotlegi. Molotlegi's official enthronement was not held until 16 August 2003. 3,000 Bafokeng people attended the coronation, which was held at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Phokeng, South Africa. Molotlegi is the son of Kgosi Lebone Edward Molotlegi and Queen Semane Molotlegi, Queen Mother of the Bafokeng. He had five siblings: three brothers and two sisters. Two older brothers are deceased. In addition to being the head of the House of Molotlegi, he is also a matrilineal descendant of the Khama dynasty of Botswana. His grandfather, Chief Tshekedi Khama, was regent of the Bamangwato tribe during the reign of Sir Seretse Khama, his nephew. He is a former member of the board of Impala Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Bafokeng Nation
The Royal Bafokeng Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present), is the ethnic homeland of the Bafokeng people, a Setswana-speaking traditional community. The monarchy covers in the North West (South African province), North West Province of South Africa. The capital is Phokeng, near Rustenburg. "Bafokeng" is used to refer to both the tribal grouping as well as the land its members inhabit. The kingdom's current ruler is King Leruo Molotlegi, ''Kgosi'' (King) Leruo Molotlegi, who has reigned since 2000. The Bafokeng first settled in the Rustenburg Valley in c.1450AD, the presence of the ceramics in the area suggests the arrival of the Bafokeng in the Rustenburg Phokeng valley at about this time. Kgosi Tshukudu became the first king of a unified Bafokeng in 1750. The nation gained greater international attention in 2010, owing to its Royal Bafokeng Stadium, where six of the FIFA 2010 World Cup games were played, and the Bafokeng Sports Campus, which hosted the England nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhodesian Selection Trust
The Rhodesian Selection Trust (RST) was a mining corporation which produced copper from the Copperbelt region of Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia. History The RST was formed in 1928 by Alfred Chester Beatty, an Irish-American mining magnate, as a holding company for his mining assets in Northern Rhodesia. The new company received the financial backing of the American Metal Company of New York, who acquired 1,000,000 shares of RST in October 1930. In 1960, RST and its main subsidiaries cleared $13,132,546, or 29 cents a share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1960, an increase from $8,780,651 in the preceding year. In 1964, the firm reported a slight dip in profit from $16,691,000 in 1963 to $16,517,000 for the year ended June 30, 1964. The firms sales however, rose from $142,605,518 to $165,736,718. Zambia independence In February 1964, firm Chairman Sir Ronald Prain, who had insisted RST offer copper outside the speculative London Metal Exchange at a price below the exchange le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramoetsana
Ramoetsana is a community council located in the Mafeteng District of Lesotho Lesotho ( ), officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a country landlocked country, landlocked as an Enclave and exclave, enclave in South Africa. It is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the Thabana Ntlenyana, highest mountains in Sou .... Its population in 2006 was 10,519. Villages The community of RamoetsaneLesotho Bureau of Statistics2006. includes the villages of Ha Beo Ha Berente Ha Bukana Ha Chechane Ha Fako Ha Ferete Ha Hlasoa Ha Jobo Ha Leaooa Ha Leboto Ha Lekhoa Ha Lekokosa Ha Lenka Ha Letsema Ha Liholo Ha Limo Ha Maama Ha Mabusetsa Ha Majela Ha Makhabane Ha Makhejane Ha Makhomo Ha Makoae Ha Maletlatsa Ha Matabane Ha Matee Ha Mateu Ha Mathabang Ha Matheka Ha Mokena Ha Mokhethi Ha Molati Ha Moluo-luo Ha Monaheng Ha Moolisa Ha Mopeli Ha Mothepu Ha Motloang Ha Motoai Ha Motsamai Ha Motumi Ha Mpheulane Ha Nalana Ha Ndaemane Ha Nketsi Ha Nkhahle Ha Nkieane Ha Notoane Ha Nthota Ha P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Historical Journal
''The Historical Journal'', formerly known as ''The Cambridge Historical Journal'', is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press. It publishes approximately thirty-five articles per year on all aspects of British, European, and world history since the fifteenth century. In addition, each issue contains numerous review articles covering a wide range of historical literature. Contributing authors include historians of established academic reputation as well as younger scholars making their debut in the historical profession. History The journal was founded in 1923 as ''The Cambridge Historical Journal'' by Harold Temperley. It obtained its present title in 1958 when the journal editors decided to adopt a more global perspective. Despite choosing to omit the Cambridge label from the latter date, it remained under the editorial leadership of the History Faculty at the University of Cambridge, as it does to this day. Its current editors are Prof. Sujit S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kgotla
A ''kgotla'' (English pronunciation or ) is a public meeting, community council, or traditional law court of a Botswana village. It is usually headed by the village chief or headman, and community decisions are always arrived at by consensus. Headmen usually work as the advisers to the chief. No one may interrupt while another is having their say. Because of this tradition, Botswana claims to be one of the world's oldest democracies. The custom of allowing everyone their full say is carried over into meetings of all kinds, from discussing a bill to a staff briefing. ''Kgotla'' can also refer to the place where such meetings are held. This can range from a few chairs under a shade canopy to a permanent ground with covered seating. In both senses, the term is a loan word in Botswana English from Setswana, where it means ''court''. In South African English, a ''lekgotla'' is a meeting called by government to discuss strategy planning. The term is still a loan word from Setswana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
