Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2527AA52
Site Name
Kgosi Linchwe I Bust, Mphebatho Cultural Museum and Moruleng, Rustenburg
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 12:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 12:03.
Identifiers
Classifications
Monument Type
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.
Unveiled Comment
Kgosi Linchwe 2
Date Unveiled :2003
Date Unveiled :2003
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.
Access details
Restricted access by the Bakgatla Tribal Authority. Gates are locked at night and security personnel control entrance.
Media
Media
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