The national government has enlisted traditional leaders to address the illegal immigration crisis and revitalise local economies. This initiative, cemented in Durban, involves…
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
