‘Succession disputes led to murders’
Amakhosi such as the chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Inkosi Rubert Sifiso Shinga of Umzumbe were part of the meeting.
The institution of traditional leadership is a pillar within communities.
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Sihle Zikalala said this during a meeting with Amakhosi asendlunkulu last week.
Zikalala said as government, they believe traditional leadership can play a meaningful role on social cohesion, adding that with a greater focus on fighting alcohol and drug abuse, deal with proliferation of unregistered foreign nationals, imbue family and societal values, and encourage education.
“We meet today during this historic month where we celebrate the cultural diversity of our country, and where in our province we further profile the formation of the Zulu Nation by celebrating the role played by iNkosi uShaka kaSenzangakhona. We do this not as a gesture and not only as the commitment to fulfil cultural obligation but because we understand the new is born out of the womb of the old. We are who are today because of our ancestors and traditional leaders who played in role in the formation of various nations,” said Zikalala.
He added that they remain convinced that some of these unfortunate murders are as a result of ongoing succession disputes among royal families. The MEC said they appeal to Amakhosi to try by all means to have these discussions with their families while they are still alive to prevent the ongoing bloodshed in the sector.
“We are also happy to indicate the Commission on Traditional Leadership is now active and we encourage that on the matters of disputes the Commission be engaged so that the matters may be resolved without any loss of lives. We will be going out on an extensive drive to ensure that as many people as possible know about the Commission so that no one feels compelled to resort to violence. We want to reiterate the importance of continuous engagement until issues are resolved amicably. We do this with the precise understanding that there are issues that may be resolved quicker, while others take longer to resolve,” said Zikalala.
Amakhosi such as the chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Inkosi Rubert Sifiso Shinga of Umzumbe were part of the meeting.
“We wish to continue to pledge our support to this very important and sacred Institution of Traditional Leadership for the benefit of our communities.”
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