Bonewamang Padi Sechele

Bonewamang was a headman in Letlhakeng. Upon the death of Kgari, Bonewamang was considered one of two possible successors, alongside Sebele's son Moruakgomo.^[4] Bonewamang's supporters argued that Moruakgamo was ineligible because his parents had not completed certain marriage rites, and many opposed Moruakgomo because his mother was Coloured.^[6] Bonewamang's opponents argued that an heir could not be chosen from someone senior of the previous kgosi, although this had occurred before. The issue went to the court, and it was decided that Neale Sechele would be appointed kgosi as a compromise.^[7]

Bonewamang was appointed as the district's African Tribal Authority after Neale was pressured into abdicating in 1970.^[7] The following February, Bonewamang was accused of stock theft and the district commissioner negotiated to prevent his prosecution.^[5] Bonewamang died in a car accident in 1978. His underage son Kgari Sechele III succeeded him as kgosi, and Mack Sechele became regent as the African Tribal Authority.^[7]

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