Bophuthatswana National Anthem (1977-1994; Instrumental) Lefatshe leno la bo-rrarona
Bophuthatswana (Tswana: Riphaboliki ya Bophuthatswana; Afrikaans: Republiek van Bophuthatswana), was a Bantustan that was declared (nominally) independent by the apartheid regime of South Africa in 1977. However, its independence, was not recognized by any country other than South Africa. “This Land of Our Forefathers” (Tswana: “Lefatshe leno la bo-rrarona”) was the national anthem of the Republic of Bophuthatswana. The lyrics were written by J. M. Ntsime, a famous Setswana novelist and minister of education of Bophuthatswana. (English Lyrics / Translation) This land of our Forefathers It is given to us by God Without shedding of blood Let us give thanks, and rejoice This land of our Forefathers We pledge our lives to it We shall labour for it Till the sweat turns to blood
Bophuthatswana (Tswana: Riphaboliki ya Bophuthatswana; Afrikaans: Republiek van Bophuthatswana), was a Bantustan that was declared (nominally) independent by the apartheid regime of South Africa in 1977. However, its independence, was not recognized by any country other than South Africa. “This Land of Our Forefathers” (Tswana: “Lefatshe leno la bo-rrarona”) was the national anthem of the Republic of Bophuthatswana. The lyrics were written by J. M. Ntsime, a famous Setswana novelist and minister of education of Bophuthatswana. (English Lyrics / Translation) This land of our Forefathers It is given to us by God Without shedding of blood Let us give thanks, and rejoice This land of our Forefathers We pledge our lives to it We shall labour for it Till the sweat turns to blood