The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, today concluded a succesful meeting with a delegation from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Social Sciences, led by Prof. Vivian Ojong who is the Dean & Head of School and Professor Emeritus Paulus Zulu, Project Manager for the Leadership and Good Governance Programme.
This meeting finalised the Amakhosi Empowerment Programme, designed to upskill amakhosi in leadership, rural economic development, natural resource management, land administration, governance, and legislative frameworks.
This programme, a collaboration between the department and UKZN, will commence with an initial cohort of 50 amakhosi. These leaders will undertake a 12-month course at UKZN, featuring modules aimed at equipping them to lead diverse and dynamic communities effectively.
The initiative underscores the department’s commitment to supporting the institution of traditional leadership within the province.
Furthermore, the programme offers amakhosi the opportunity to further their education, as the course is credit-bearing and can be applied towards pursuing degrees.
The MEC for COGTA reaffirms his dedication to restoring the dignity of amakhosi through thoughtfully designed programmes that empower and uplift them as custodians of our culture and way of life.
Issued by the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department.