Definition of "kgotla" []

• Any of several types of public meetings in a Botswana village, especially involving a gathering of tribal elders; also the place where such a meeting is held. (noun)

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• "Though he wanted to attend the House of Chiefs he would not be able to be part of the daily activities at the kgotla in Mochudi."
• "When the President visited Mahalapye last month the kgotla was inundated with checked suit jackets."
• "But as we were dispersing, and President Khama was making his way from the kgotla, I saw him stop at this man and bend down and listen to his concerns."