The ǀKhowesin (literally ''queen bees'', also: Witbooi Nama or Witbooi Orlam) are one of five clans of the
Orlam people in
Namibia
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. They originated from
Pella
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in the
Cape Colony
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in South Africa and migrated to South West Africa the 19th century, led by their
Kaptein Kido Witbooi. They crossed
Orange River
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and moved to the
Fish River area living a nomadic existence. They eventually settled in what became known later as
Gibeon.
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Oorlam people
People from Hardap Region
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