MINISTER DLAMINI-ZUMA CONGRATULATES THE NEWLY-RECONSTITUTED NATIONAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL AND KHOI-SAN LEADERS

CoGTA Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has congratulated the reconstituted National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) and wished the newly elected leadership well in executing their responsibilities.

The reconstitution of the National House, that took place Monday, 31 October 2022, was conducted in terms of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, 2019 (Act No 3 of 2019), and followed the reconstitution of all the Provincial Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders.

The reconstitution of the sixth House was presided over by Deputy Judge President of Gauteng, Judge AP Ledwaba.

The members of the House elected Kgosi Thabo Milton Seatlholo as the new Chairperson and unanimously elected Nkosi Langa Mavuso as the Deputy Chairperson.

Kgosi Seatlholo who hails from Lotlhakane in Mahikeng, is a former Deputy Chairperson of the NHTL, a role he played for seven (7) years. He succeeds her Majesty Nkosikazi Dorothy Mhla. He has been elected for a period of five (5) years.

Kgosi Seatlholo holds a BA Degree in Political Leadership and Citizenship from UNISA. He has served as a Senior Traditional Leader at Barolong

Boo Rapulana Traditional Council in Lotlhakane, a position he has been occupying since 2014. He is also a member of the North West House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders and has served in different committees such as the Justice and Constitutional Development Committee.

Minister Dlamini-Zuma and Chairperson Kgosi Thabo Milton Seatlholo

Celebrated in the North West Province

North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape said Kgosi Seatlholo is well deserving of this appointment as he has demonstrated dedication and commitment to issues of traditional leadership, culture and the development of rural communities.

“We are delighted at his appointment as this is a great achievement for the province and the nation at large. We must remember that traditional leaders are custodians of our cultures and traditions. They are very important to us as government particularly in ensuring that we address a number of service delivery challenges in our communities" said Premier Maape.

Chairperson of NWHTKL, Kgosi Thari Maotwe shared in the excitement saying, “We are elated at the election of Kgosi Seatlholo and this is clearly an indication that indeed we really have capacity in the province which has not gone unnoticed. He has all the right qualities, experience and much needed vigour. We have no doubt that he will do a good job and make sure that issues that affect traditional leaders get the necessary attention from government.”

Minister Dlamini-Zuma commits to working with the House

The Minister urged the new leadership to ensure that the House continues to promote the role of traditional and Khoi-San leadership within a democratic constitutional dispensation, constitutes to nation building, the preservation of the moral fibre and regeneration of society.

She further urged them to work with all stakeholders to preserve the culture and traditions of communities; facilitate socio-economic development and service delivery; and the transformation and adaptation of customary law and customs so as to comply with the provisions of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.

The Minister committed to working with the House and updating it on work being undertaken as part of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team, led by Deputy President David Mabuza, established to respond to issues raised by Traditional and Khoisan leaders. “Working with our provincial counterparts, we will continue to pursue our responsibilities emanating from the establishment of the IMTT. But we will need you to join hands with us in this process,” the Minister said.

Deputy Minister Obed Bapela congratulates Chairperson Kgosi Thabo Milton Seatlholo

The Minister appealed to the House to work closely with the National Initiation Oversight Committee and the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committees to register, visit, and ensure that all initiation schools are safe, respect human rights and plant good morals to the young people who participate.

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