Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2527AA52
    Site Name
    Kgosi Linchwe I Bust, Mphebatho Cultural Museum and Moruleng, Rustenburg
    Site Category
    Record Administration
    Author
    Simthandile.Tito
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
    Monuments & Memorials Recordings
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    Inventory Reference
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    On
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    Description

    Kgosi Linchwe 1 was the Kgosikgolo of the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela at the time of the South African war (1899 ‐ 1902). In January 1900 the Bakgatla-ba-kgafela defeated a Boer force trying to relieve Derdepoort laager in a skirmish known as Ntwa ya Kaeye.

    Original Position
    Originated Positioned
    Contains Animal figures?
    No
    Contains Human figures?
    No
    Construction Materials
    Bronze
    steel
    Stone
    Pedestal Material
    Stone
    Concrete
    Person/Institution Commemorated
    Event Commemorated
    South African war known as Ntwa Ya Kaeye.
    Inscriptions
    Kgosi Lenchwe 1 was a leader of Bakgatla-ba-kgafela who fought for their land. The statue further commemorates soldiers who are known to be involved in the war.
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -25.168671, 27.167572
      North West
      • Bojanala
      • Moses Kotane
      Directions to Site
      It's in Kimberley 111 Eagle Street in Northen Cape Provincial Legislature.
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