Minister Hlabisa welcomes Constitutional Court ruling granting two-year extension to finalise Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, welcomes the Constitutional Court’s ruling to extend the validity of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act (TKLA) for a further two years.
As the apex court in South Africa, the Constitutional Court holds the authority to interpret, protect, and uphold the Constitution. In this matter, the Court has granted supplementary, just, and equitable relief to prevent the imminent expiry of the suspension period related to the declaration of constitutional invalidity of the TKLA.
Accordingly, the declaration of invalidity of the TKLA has been suspended until 29 May 2027, allowing additional time for the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill (TKLB) to be concluded.
This two-year extension enables CoGTA and Parliament to conduct thorough consultations and finalize the legislative process. In response, Minister Hlabisa has requested the Department of Traditional Affairs to intensify efforts to expedite the Bill’s completion.
The TKLB is a critical piece of legislation. It seeks to formally recognize the Khoi and San communities and their leadership structures, while also addressing the deficiencies of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, No. 41 of 2003.
Once enacted, the Bill will provide a legal framework to recognize and regulate Traditional and Khoi-San leadership institutions, clearly outlining their roles, responsibilities, and engagement with the government. This represents both a responsibility and an opportunity to promote inclusive governance.
Similar to the TKLA, the TKLB repeals and replaces the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act as well as the National House of Traditional Leaders Act, No. 22 of 2009.
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Ms Pearl Maseko-Binqose
Media Liaison Officer to the Minister of CoGTA
Cell: 082 772 1709
Mr. Legadima Leso
Head of Communications, CoGTA
Cell: 066 479 9904
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