The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa
Mngwengwe will remain in the post for another two years
Community activists also urged the government to pass an amended land bill to give them rights to secure their land.
We no longer need traditional leadership; decisions that affect communities should involve all the people concerned
President Ramaphosa’s speech at the National House of Traditional Leaders outlines a master plan for traditional governance, but it’s crucial this plan protects citizens from abuse
The ambiguity between traditional and constitutional leadership has been exposed by the violent banishment of an Eastern Cape family
The threat of legal action from ITB chairperson Jerome Ngwenya fails to halt forensic audit ordered by the land reform minister
The town recently hosted its second festival, attracting hundreds of sets of twins dressed in traditional clothes
‘When unregistered initiation schools are identified they will be closed’
They were also unable to account for more than R15-million in property under their control
Trusts are often used to manage property when beneficiaries are unable to do it properly themselves. The Ingonyama Trust is different
Chiefs in Zimbabwe have always played a major role in politics, and this election is no exception
Lungisile Ntsebeza’s research has ignited a movement challenging the authority of traditional councils
Not all traditional leaders appear to be opposing the granting of land tenure to rural communities
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the party to emulate the leadership of previous "legends" who led the liberation movement
We break down the ANC’s local government elections manifesto into a digestible read.
The "real king of the Basotho" has warned of civil war if his "seven million people" – the Bafokeng ba-Mmutla O-Jeoa-Tala – do not get what they want.
Traditional leaders are demanding royal treatment, and say they cannot be expected to do their work wearing loincloths and driving donkey carts.
A decision made by President Jacob Zuma on the kingship of the AmaMpondo AseQawukeni has been set aside by the Constitutional Court.
Mandla Mandela has lashed out at the government for what he says is preferential treatment towards Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini.
The lofty debate about the Traditional Courts Bill conceals its likely impact on the poverty of rural people, writes Chris Zithulele Mann.
A new Bill before Parliament gives traditional leaders considerable powers. Nomboniso Gasa arguments against the bill.
A new Bill before Parliament gives traditional leaders considerable powers. Monde Nkasa arguments for the Bill.
Traditional leaders, excluded from real power since the interim constitution was replaced by the permanent version, are looking for a ‘Zuma dividend’.
The latest Traditional Courts Bill could place rural people under the legal jurisdiction of the rulers of their former homelands.
Zweli Mkhize said on Monday he and President Jacob Zuma did not influence traditional leaders who voted against IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
The top post in the KwaZulu-Natal house of traditional leaders currently occupied by Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be up for grabs this week.
The king’s order that maidens cover up during the Reed Dance is an infringement of the culture.
The Nwamitwa-Shilubana judgement by the Constitutional Court ensured the advancement for the transformation of the institution of traditional leaders.
Customary courts are valuable institutions. They provide millions of South Africans access to justice they would not otherwise have. They are more accessible and affordable than existing formal courts and in general reflect the values of the people who choose to use them.
South Africa needs to address the issue of xenophobia, President Thabo Mbeki said on Wednesday in the National House of Traditional Leaders in Pretoria. ”Much has been mentioned by yourself concerning foreigners in our areas. I’m very glad that this matter will be addressed naturally together with the relevant government departments.”
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/ 27 February 2008
Custom and ethnicity allow young women to wear miniskirts, the National House of Traditional Leaders said on Wednesday in reaction to a recent attack on a woman wearing a short skirt at a Johannesburg taxi rank. The traditional leaders said the actions of the woman’s attackers were not only ”barbaric”, but also unconstitutional.