Kgomokasitwa

Kgomokasitwa village
Kgomokasitwa village
Coordinates: 25°05′33″S 25°37′17″E

Kgomokasitwa is a small village in the Southern District of Botswana,[1] located some few kilometers north of Lobatse. To reach the village you travel by the A2 road between Lobatse and Kanye, then branch to the right at the Molapowabojang ward called Tshweneyagae. Kgomokasitwa has a population of about 1423 (2011 Census).[2] The village falls under the administration of the Southern District Council[1] which is headquartered in Kanye, Botswana. For civil administration it falls under Moshupa Sub District.[3]

History

Kgomokasitwa gets its name from a hill which is located 6 km from the village. Occasionally there can be seen mist at the top of the hill indicating that it may be cold up there, hence the name Kgomokasitwa or loosely translated, Freezing Cow. ( Kgomo = cow) and (sitwa = freezing). The majority of people in the village are of Bangwaketse tribe even though it is multi tribal.

Administration

The local councilor is Mr. Sonny Phiri[4] of Botswana Democratic Party. The village Chief or Headman of records is Mr. Sam Tshetlhe Radimpa[5] from May 2013.

Geography

Kgomokasitwa is located in hilly area. To the central east there is lentswe la Kgomokasitwa (Kgomokasitwa Hill); to the right east there are Mmadithakwe Hill and Mokgorana Hill. To the north there is Lentswe la diphala. There are seasonal rivers, Kwelepane River to the south and Chawe River to the north and far western parts of the village.

Education

Kgomokasitwa has one primary school for pupils aged from 5 year to 13 years. The pupils complete a 7-year curriculum which is finished by seating for PSLE( Primary School Leaving Examination)[6] Students then attend intermediate junior high in either Molapowabojang or Lobatse. For High school there is Lobatse Secondary School in Lobatse.

Health

Kgomokasitwa is serviced by Kgomokasitwa Health Post for primary care, and for hospital the community depends on Athlone Hospital in Lobatse.[7]

Developments

• Electricity: Serviced by Botswana Power Cooperation (BPC)[8] under the national grid as from 2003.[9]
• Water: Until 2008, Kgomokasitwa was supplied by Water Affairs, but now the services are provided by Water Utilities Cooperation (WUC).[9][10]

Transport

Accessible from Tshweneyagae Junction,[11] from A2- Lobatse- Windhoek highway or from B105 from Magotlhwane. B105 runs from Mogobane (By Otse Police College) to Ranaka.

Pictures

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  View of the town from the south.
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  Kgomokasitwa Primary School.
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  Kgomokasitwa Community Hall.

References

1. "Archived copy" (PDF). www.cso.gov.bw. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
3. "Republic of Botswana - Government portal". Gov.bw. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
4. "Council Candidates 2009 General Elections_12.10.09 - Copy". Docstoc.com. 2009-11-09. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
5. "Welcome to Daily News .:. General - Local - Radimpa ascends the throne". Dailynews.gov.bw. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
6. "PSLE Exam Centres — BEC - Botswana Examinations Council". Bec.co.bw. Archived from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
7. "Republic of Botswana - Government portal". Gov.bw. 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
8. "home". Bpc.bw. Archived from the original on 2013-08-06. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
9. https://web.archive.org/web/20130512092132/http://www.gov.bw/Global/MMWER/Media%20Releases/Standard%20cost%20villages.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 12, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
10. "Welcome to WUC :: Home". Wuc.bw. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
11. https://web.archive.org/web/20150226164702/http://www.gov.bw/PageFiles/8207/Parliament%20Office/ORD%20PAP%2021%2003%2013.pdf?epslanguage=en. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)