Barolong Of Borolong: An Oddity In The Central District?

BOROLONG: "Borolong," a sign proclaims to anyone arriving at this village to the west of Francistown situated on the banks of Shashe River. The name of the village elicits curiosity, particularly to those conversant with the geographical and tribal boundaries of Botswana.

To such, the name Borolong is synonymous with the Southern District, particularly the Goodhope Sub District, which takes its name from the principal village/town of the great Barolong tribe of Kgosi Lotlaamoreng III.