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Lesotho From A to E (2543 words) |
 | Batlokoa are one of Lesotho's several clans, or totems. |
| Batlokoa cannibals ate Moshoeshoe I's grandfather, but the former forgave them and convinced them to join his ranks |
| Their capital towns all bear the name of the corresponding district, with the exception of the Berea district. |
| Ficksburg | Eastern Free State | Home of the Cherry Festival | History Of Ficksburg (1139 words) |
| The Batlokoas who originally were settled near Warden and Vrede became "displaced" after being attacked by the Zulus during the Difaquane or wars of retribution in the early 1820's. |
| Many Batlokoas (and their slaves from the conquered tribes) died on the return trip to the Free State, as a result of their scorched earth policy on the outward journey. |
| The failure of the Basutos to conquer the Batlokoas was attributed to the " strong medicine" of the then incumbent missionary at Imperani, Rev.John Daniel, father of the first Mrs Newberry of Prynnsberg. |
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