BOITEKONG
RUSTENBURG, NORTH-WEST
Rich heritage and royalty.
Boitekong is situated 8km north of Rustenburg in the North-West Province. With a vast number of residents being descendants of indigenous Bafokeng and Bakgatla tribes of Batswana, it goes without saying that this township boasts a wealth of language dialects and culture. Boitekong is located in a geographical area which bears the outcomes of the toxic effects of the mining industry. It is not all doom and gloom, though. With its opulent culture and history, Boitekong is a place with the potential that awaits sustainable ideas and cultivation. The community, struggling with high levels of unemployment and poverty, continue to uphold their commitment to transforming this community. They are eager to preserve this place for generations to come.
Getting connected in Boitekong
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