President Cyril Ramaphosa met today, Thursday, 11 March 2021, with a delegation of the National Khoi-San Council (NKC), led by its chairperson, Mr Cecil Le Fleur.
The meeting takes place ahead of the commencement of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act on 1 April 2021.
This commencement of the Act is a historic development that for the first time gives formal recognition to the Khoi-San leadership.
The meeting discussed the need for members of Khoi-San communities to be involved in land reform programmes and rural economic development. It also discussed transitional issues during implementation of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.
President Ramaphosa applauded the Council for its efforts over many years to ensure recognition of the status of Khoi-San communities. He reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensure the effective implementation of the Act and the integration of the Khoi-San into traditional leadership structures.
“This marks the start of a new era for the development of the Khoi and San of South Africa. This is a path that we must walk together,” President Ramaphosa said.
Media enquiries: Tyrone Seale, Acting Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za
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