How the Battle of Dimawe shaped Botswana

Friday, June 22, 2012

Dimawe hill is located on the outskirts of Mmankgodi village and a few kilometres east of Manyana. It might not immediately strike one as an attractive geographical feature, but once someone is enlightened on its historical significance, its real beauty starts to unfold.

It was here that the famous Battle of Dimawe was fought. The battle saw the Batswana tribes of Bakwena, Bahurutshe, Balete and Batlokwa defeat the Boers of Transvaal.

A visit to the battle site is quite an experience. It gives any local a great sense of pride, because of the victory Batswana had over the evils of that turbulent period when white supremacists abused blacks.

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