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APARTHEID

Traditional authorities: Democratic governance must be reclaimed

The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa

  • Wandile Zondo
9 min read
Debate: Initiation or ulwaluko prepares young Xhosa men for manhood. So what is the attitude to transgender people?
CONSTITUTION

Battle for rights in traditional rites

Nonconforming people are protected by the Constitution in a complex tug-of-war

  • Gift Kgomosotho
4 min read
CUSTOMARY LAW

ConCourt overturns Zuma’s decision on Qawukeni king

A decision made by President Jacob Zuma on the kingship of the AmaMpondo AseQawukeni has been set aside by the Constitutional Court.

  • Sapa
1 min read
LYNLEY DONNELLY

Zuma names official ‘kingships and queenships’

President Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced the findings of the long awaited commission on traditional leadership disputes and claims.

  • Lynley Donnelly
3 min read