Our History
In accordance with Chapter 12 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and all other applicable legislation recognising traditional leadership, the Bakoena Royal House proudly continues its mandate of cultural preservation, community leadership and ancestral stewardship. We, the Bakoena Nation based in QwaQwa, South Africa are ruled by Morena e Moholo Moremoholo Mopeli. The Bakoena Royal family is the most dominantly recognised indigenous group that reigns over the Basotho people in the country of South Africa.
MISSION
The slogan for the Bakoena Royal Council is - HO’LA – meaning Grow
We strive to build community amongst the Sotho People and an enabling environment where the “Hola-Qwaqwa” meaning ‘’grow QwaQwa’’ slogan can be realised by; drawing lessons from past experiences, taking advantage of available opportunities in the present, and creating opportunities that will yield sustainable fruits in the future.
HO’LA – BACK THEN
Looking at milestones and activities that made Qwaqwa great in the past.
HOLA – GROW
Looking at the current state of affairs in Qwaqwa and utilising all available resources in our region and beyond, to bring about a marked change in our lifetime. Taking full advantage of educational and socio-economic opportunities, fulfilling individual and organizational responsibilities, delivering on leadership obligations in a professional manner, and living up to the moral principle of “Ubuntu- Motho ke Motho ka Batho”.
VISION
The revival and reformation of the Basotho Culture and Customs, with global competence through economic development and educational diversification.
