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lekgotla
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lekgotla [lɛˈxɒtlə], kgotla [ˈxɒtlə]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) South African a meeting place for village assemblies, court cases, and meetings of village leaders
[from Sotho and Tswana lekgotla courtyard or court]


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Unfortunately, this system of dispute settlement was not integrated into the modern state systems; except in Botswana where the ruling elite built on the tradition of the kgotla, a communal assembly to consult and mobilise public opinion and support before policies are implemented.
4) The kgotla is a public meeting place where traditional judicial proceedings took place and community issues were discussed with local leaders.
 
 
 
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