There is a kgotla is at the heart of every people group, the villages within each group, and the wards within each village. It is a public gathering space and the site of the traditional court of justice, which settles many civil cases, and certain criminal cases when the defendant chooses it. It is presided over by the paramount chief (Kgosikgolo) at the people group level, the chief (kgosi) at the village level, and a headman at the ward level. Because of these levels, we have several dikgotla in Ramotswa, but it is also home to the main kgotla of the Bamelete people. This past week, our main kgotla hosted an event for the disabled community, benefiting SESAD (the Southeast Sports Association for the Disabled), the School for the Deaf, and a rehabilitation centre. Here are a few photos.
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| The tallest people in all of the land stood in the back. |
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| Ellen (our DHMT head and adoptive mother) gave the opening remarks. |
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| The Dikgosi (chiefs) of Ramotswa, Otse, Taung, and Mogobane. |
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| Students from the School of the Deaf. |
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| Kgosikgolo (paramount chief) rocking the blue. |
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| Rehabilitation Centre arts and crafts for sale. |
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| SESAD farm |
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