KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube has congratulated amakhosi elected to the Executive Committees of Houses of Traditional Leaders in the northern and inland parts of the province which include Zululand, uThukela, uMzinyathi, Amajuba, uMkhanyakude and King Cetshwayo districts.
This effectively means that all of KZN’s districts, except Ilembe, which is expected to convene soon, have held these elections.
“These elections are once again a reflection of democracy being alive and thriving within the institution of traditional leadership in our province. We are where we are today as a province because of the great work done by amakhosi who are the custodians of our culture and traditions. They also serve as peace makers and mediators in disputes within our communities, especially those in rural areas,” said Dube-Ncube.
The term of office of the current Houses of Traditional Leaders in the province began in 2012 in line with the provisions of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Act 2005 which, read with the applicable national legislation, provides for the alignment of terms of the local and provincial Houses of Traditional Leaders with that of the National House of Traditional Leaders.
“In the coming weeks, we will be convening the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders where a new chairperson will be elected. As a province, we take pride in knowing that the calibre of amakhosi who serve our communities is very high,” said Dube-Ncube.
The following amakhosi were elected as Chairpersons of their respective Local House of Traditional Leaders:
Amajuba: Inkosi Cosmos Sawela Kubheka
uMkhanyakude: Inkosi Zwelinzima Thwalizwe Gumede
uThukela: Inkosi Ngqayizivela Sipho Wiseman Sithole
uMzinyathi: Inkosi Mbangomuni Petros Mbhekeni Mazibuko
Zululand: Inkosi Langelihle David Ntshangase
King Cetshwayo: Inkosi Hlanganani Cameron Biyela
Media enquiries: KZN spokespersons Lennox Mabaso, 082 884 2403; or Senzelwe Mzila, 082 302 3472
Date: 5 September 2017
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