A kgotla is like a special meeting place in some parts of Africa. It's kind of like your classroom where your teacher teaches you things, except instead of a classroom, it's a big open space outdoors where lots of people come together. And instead of a teacher, there's a person who is kind of like a boss or leader called a chief.
People go to the kgotla to talk about important things that affect the community, like how to share resources or settle disagreements. Everyone is welcome to come and share their thoughts and ideas, and the chief listens carefully to what everyone has to say.
Sometimes, people even come to the kgotla to celebrate special occasions, like weddings or to welcome visitors to their village. It's a very important place where people come together to work together and make important decisions for their community.