Leruo Molotlegi
King of the Bafokeng Nation
About Leruo Molotlegi
Born 1968. Leruo Molotlegi is a South African.
Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi (born 1968) is the 36th kgosi, or king, of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. The Bafokeng nation is located in North West Province of the Republic of South Africa.
Biography Molotlegi has served as Kgosi since 2000, when he succeeded his brother, Mollwane Lebone II Molotlegi. Molotlegi's official enthronement was not held until 16 August 2003. Molotlegi is the son of Kgosi Lebone Edward Molotlegi and Queen Semane Molotlegi, Queen Mother of the Bafokeng. He is a fixed wing and rotorcraft pilot and has been appointed as an Honorary Colonel in the South African Air Force.
In 2011, he was an invited guest to the wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, to Zimbabwean swimmer, Charlene Wittstock.
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Who is Leruo Molotlegi?
King of the Bafokeng Nation
When was Leruo Molotlegi born?
Leruo Molotlegi was born in 1968.
What nationality is Leruo Molotlegi?
Leruo Molotlegi is South African.
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