lekgotla

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Etymology[edit]

From Tswana lekgotla (a public place where consultation and judicial proceedings are conducted).

Noun[edit]

lekgotla (plural lekgotlas)

  1. (South Africa) A consultative process between groups pursuing 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'.

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