Local Administration

Botswana’s political-administrative system is divided into central and local government, as well as a ‘modern’ and a ‘traditional’ system. (For the latter, see under ‘Kgotla’.)

The central government has executive powers within the Botswana's governance structure. It is the principal authority in developing and driving Botswana's socio-economic and cultural policies and programmes.

The local government falls within the Ministry of Local Government. The District Commissioner who head the district councils, play an administrative role, and is assisted by elected and nominated councillors and district development committees. In Letlhakeng the most senior position is the Deputy District Commissioner,

Letlhakeng is one of 23 sub-districts including four administrative authorities. Governance atthe local level is also based on a traditional system of villages headed by a kgosi (chief). This traditional system works cooperatively with other district institutions. In 2016/17 local government expenditure was 12.0% of total government expenditure.

Village Development Committee (VDC)

Village Development Committee (VDC) is responsible for the development of the village, they work under council and Kgotla. They are ALSO responsible for projects that are taking place in the village especially projects which are under the council like ipelegeng, volunteering etc. The committee is made up of the village members elected by the community residents.


VDC Chair Chinana Bontle Keikantseng
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VDC North Secretary Kebafilwe Mosolese
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VDC North Treasurer Kedisaletse Banyatsi
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VDC South Secretary Florence Sebotso
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VDC South Treasurer MmaPula Letamora
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