{
  "id": 9553389,
  "title": "Montshioa celebrates 25 years as leader of Barolong boo Ratshidi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/montshioa-celebrates-25-years-as-leader-of-barolong-boo-ratshidi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:52:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/montshiwa-celebrates-25-years-as-leader-of-barolong-boo-ratshidi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Silver Jubilee Celebration is underway at Letlamoreng Dam in Mahikeng, North West, as Kgosi Kgotleng Montshioa of the Barolong boo Ratshidi community marks his 25 years in leadership. Barolong are one of South Africa and Botswana's communities residing in various villages; however, they have divided traditional leadership. Montshioa assumed the role of paramount chief in 2001, after the death of his predecessor, Kgosi Setumo Montshioa, in July 2000. Guests from Mahikeng and surrounding regions are beginning to arrive as preparations for the celebration progress. Notably, provincial legislators, Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, and community members from Botswana are expected to attend. Friends of Montshioa in Botswana express delight at participating in this milestone, emphasizing the importance of preserving heritage and culture for future generations. They emphasize that neglecting cultural education could lead to its disappearance.",
  "summary": "Barolong are one of Batswana's communities which are found in different villages across SA and Bots",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}