Bethanie is the capital town of Bakwena Ba Mogopa, a SeTswana-speaking traditional community.
Demographics
The station hosts multiple races.
History
It is one of 15 villages that form part of Bakwena Ba Mogopa nation. The village was previously a farm called Losperfontein, owned by Tjaart Kruger, President Paul Kruger's younger brother. The community purchased the farm around 1866, with the assistance of missionary Wilhelm Behrenssen, and it was renamed Bethanie.
Facilities
Bethanie has a police station that renders services to nearby[3] settlements such as Modikoe and Berseba.