Collaboration between Tshwane leadership and traditional councils to address issues

RURAL communities in Tshwane continue to face challenges such as unemployment, land invasion, and disputes over funding allocations for traditional councils.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

These issues were highlighted during a meeting between the Tshwane Mayoral Committee, the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance, and traditional councils and leaders, where they explored ways to enhance their collaboration and cooperation.

The meeting brought together the traditional houses of Amandebele ka Ndzundza in Sokhulumi, led by Inkosi Petrus Mahlangu, and AmaNdebele Ba Lebelo in Majaneng under Kgosi KC Kekana.

Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya said the traditional councils used the opportunity to raise key concerns, including unemployment, land invasion, and funding allocations.

She said: “We believe that when properly integrated into municipal planning and decision-making, traditional leadership structures enhance accountability, responsiveness, and legitimacy at the local level.”