Last week the role of traditional leaders came under the spotlight when a story broke about a certain induna who was asking rent from men who were older than 18 and who were still staying at home. A complaint had been laid that the induna had abused his position. So what are the responsibilities of … Read more
The inaugural Indigenous and Traditional Leaders Indaba took place in Johannesburg last week, with President Jacob Zuma giving the opening address. The indaba, which amongst other things looked at the relationship between traditional African leadership and government, was attended by indigenous leaders, members of Contralesa (the Congress of Traditional Leaders), academics and leaders in government. As a … Read more
SAFM had an interesting discussion with the Secretary General of Contralesa yesterday, Chief Xolile Ndevu. Contralesa represents the interests of traditional leaders in South Africa, and is taking the National Assembly Speaker, Baleka Mbete, and Parliament to court, over what it sees as its failure to recognise the rights of traditional leaders. According to Ndevu the congress … Read more