Synopsis
resident of Bophuthatswana and Chief Councilor.
First name
Lucas
Last name
Mangope
Date of birth
23 December 1923
Location of birth
North West of Zeerust, South Africa.
From 1947 to 1949 he worked in the Department of Native Affairs and in 1951 commenced studying for the Higher Primary Teacher's Diploma at Bethel College near Lichtenburg, Transvaal. After completing the course, he entered the teaching profession, specialising in Afrikaans, and taught at various secondary schools in Motswedi, Mafeking, Potchefstroom and Krugersdorp.