Mongala (kgosi)
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| Mongala | |
|---|---|
| Kgosi of the Bangwaketse | |
| Predecessor | Makaba I |
| Successor | Moleta |
| Died | c. 1770 |
| Issue | Moleta |
| Father | Makaba I |
Mongala (died c. 1770) was the kgosi of the Bangwaketse during the 18th century. He is understood to be the first leader of the Bangwaketse as an independent tribe following its split from the Bakwena. Mongala ruled until he was killed in battle against the Bakgwatlheng. He was succeeded by his son Moleta.
Mongala was the son of Makaba I. Makaba is said to have been the disputed leader of the Bangwaketse, against his cousin Modutlwa. Makaba's supporters proved more successful, and Modutlwa's faction eventually joined their settlement in Seoke (present-day Lobatse).[1]
Mongala became kgosi upon his father's death, making him the first formal leader of the independent Bangwaketse. He is sometimes described as the kgosi who led the Bangwaketse from a ward of the Bakwena to be an independent tribe, but this is also attributed to his father and some of his ancestors.[1] Mongala is known to have had nine children: Moleta, Selohilwe, Monnanyana, Losabanyana, Moabi, Thankgwane, Tsima, Mokgothu, and Mooki.[2]