North West Provincial Committee on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims presented its much awaited report on the investigation into the Bahurutshe Ba-Moiloa Boo Ramotshere Chieftaincy dispute to Premier Thandi Modise in Mahikeng today.
Receiving the report from the Chairperson of the Provincial Committee, Commissioner Joe Mafereka and members of his committee, Premier Modise highlighted that the provincial government has never had interest and or preferences to any of the parties involved disputes as government’s role is to unite communities and not to put them asunder.
In terms of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework (TLGF) Act 41 of 2003, Premier Modise who was with MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Manketse Tlhape has up to 60 days to study the report and apply her mind to the findings and recommendations of the committee before issuing a recognition certificate to the successor to the late Kgosi Monnaamere J Godfrey Moiloa and rightful heir to the chieftaincy.
Meanwhile, Premier Modise is scheduled to meet with the committee on Monday to pronounce on the recommendations of the102 traditional leadership disputes whose report she had received from the committee two month ago.
The Commission for Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims was established in terms of the TLFF Act to restore the dignity and integrity of the traditional communities and the entire institution of traditional leadership across the country.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele
Spokesperson
Cell: 083 629 1987
Tel: 018 388 3705
Fax: 018 388 3157
Email: LKgwele@gmail.com
