Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA A979-B-Bd-Bd3-Bd3.1
Title
Rietfontein-Lotlhakane dispute
Date(s)
- January 1912 - November 1917 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
Extent22 items
Context area
Name of creator
(19th - 20th century)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Correspondents:
Barrett, E.
Frost, B J.
Weavind, George.
Welsh, E C.
Subjects:
Correspondence and statements given in dispute between Chief Lekoko and George Mothuba. Lekoko claimed jurisdiction over the whole of the Molopo Native Reserve including Rietfontein. On the other hand the Rapulana Barolong claimed that this land was theirs, and George Mothuba their chief and the Tsidi Barolong under headman Paul Montsioa of Rietfontein had no right to evict them and plough their land. The dispute was settled in favour of the Rapulana Barolong.