Limpopo Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba presided over the inauguration of Hosi Famanda Chabalala of the Siyandhani Traditional Council on behalf of Premier Chupu Mathabatha and COGHSTA MEC Basikopo Makamu at Siyandhani Royal Palace outside Giyani on Friday, November 19.

Ramathuba said traditional leaders play a vital role in preserving culture and traditions. She also urged traditional leaders to work with their local municipalities and local government to resolve issues affecting their communities.

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During the event, Ramathuba awarded Hosi Siyandhani with a certificate of recognition issued by the Limpopo government and signed by the premier, Stanley Mathabatha.

“The role of senior traditional leaders remains vital to local governance as it further strengthens the government’s commitment to achieving social cohesion and create an atmosphere conducive for economic development, particularly in relation to the rural development strategy.

As such, the inauguration of such senior traditional leaders in the domains they reign over becomes a key factor in attaining these goals.” Photos: Department of Health Limpopo Facebook page.