Lefatshe leno la bo-rrarona
| English: This Land of Our Forefathers | |
|---|---|
National anthem of Bophuthatswana | |
| Lyrics | J.M. Ntsime |
| Music | E.B. Mathibe J.J. Loots |
| Adopted | 1977 |
| Relinquished | 27 April 1994 |
| Audio sample | |
Instrumental recording played by brass band
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"Lefatshe leno la bo-rrarona" was the national anthem of Bophuthatswana, one of the black homelands in South Africa established under apartheid. The lyrics were written by J M Ntsime, a famous Setswana novelist, dramatist and minister of education of Bophuthatswana. The vocal version could often be heard at the beginning of Bop TV, the official television station of Bophuthatswana.