Kgosi Solomon Mpuphuthe Monnakgotla’s inauguration
The Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs (CATA) in Bokone Bophirima will on the 28th May 2016 celebrate the inauguration of Kgosi Solomon Mphuphuthe Monnakgotla together with Bakubung Ba Ratheo in Ledig.
The Bokone Bophirima Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs (CATA) are supporting the royal house with regard to inaugurations, through the Chief Directorate Traditional Affairs-Traditional support.
Kgosi Solomon Mphuphuthe Monnakgotla is the first child of the Kgosi Gabonewe David Monnakgotla by his wife Mapelo Agnes Monnakgotla.
On 14 February 2010 Margaret Mapaseka Monnakgotla was recognised as acting kgosi for a year. She was replaced by Kgosi Solomon Mphuphuthe Monnakgotla with effect from 1 March 2016. He was recognised on the basis that he is the rightful heir. His official inauguration is set for 28 May 2016.
Among expected dignitaries are House of Traditional Leadership Nationally and Provincially, Provincial and National leadership as well as business leaders and more than 3000 community members on the day.
Traditional Leaders are recognised by government as per our constitution: Chapter 12 stating that, “Government recognises the status and authority of Traditional Leaders and customary law, subject to the constitution as well as the creation of Provincial houses of Traditional Leaders as well as the National Council of Traditional Leaders”.
Details are as follows:
Inauguration of Kgosi Monnakgotla
Date: 28 May 2016
Venue: Ledig- Bakubung-Ba-Ratheo Traditional Administration Offices
Time: 9h00
Media is invited to attend and cover the event.
For more information kindly contact:
Shirley Montsho
Tel: 0183882764
Cell: 0823459525
