The term Batlôkwa (also Batlokoa, or Badogwa) refers to several Kgatla communities that reside in Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa
It is comprised of the followers of Tlôkwa kings and the members of clans identified as Tlôkwa, or individuals who identify themselves as of Tlôkwa descent.
Most of the Batlôkwa clans trace their royal lineages to Kgwadi son of King Tabane, who was the father and founder of the Batlokwa nation.
The Tlôkwa consider the Tlokwe-cat as their original totem, which has since become extinct due to over-hunting for its fur, which was used by clan chiefs.
