English
Etymology
From Setswana A public place where consultation and judicial proceedings are conducted.
Noun
lekgotla
- A consultative process between groups persuing a common goal.
2001. Media briefing by President Thabo Mbeki: 'Cabinet held its second lekgotla for the year on 23-25 July 2001. The mid-year meeting was aimed at reviewing the implementation of the programme government announced at the beginning of the year'.
Translations
Bemba - insala
Shona - dare
Zulu - inkundla.
Category: South African English
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