Rolong is a tribal name for the Tswana (Barolong) living in North West in South Africa

South Africa

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, principally in Mafikeng

Mafikeng

Mahikeng – formerly legally, but still commonly known as Mafikeng – is the capital city of the North-West Province of South Africa. It is best known internationally for the Siege of Mafeking, the most famous engagement of the Second Boer War.Located on South Africa's border with Botswana, it is ...

 (the Barolong boo rra Tshidi). Other Barolong communities are found in Lotlhakane and Thaba Nchu

Thaba Nchu

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 (Barolong ba ga Moroka). The Rolong chiefs Moroka (James Moroka

James Moroka

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) and Dr Silas Molema (Molema's are the traditional uncles of the Barolong boo rra Tshidi) played a key role in formation of liberation movement (ANC

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).

The first Rolong chief was Morolong who lived many years ago. From who the clan derives its name from.