In his capacity as chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team tasked to look into issues raised by traditional leaders, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday address a dialogue between government and the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL).
The NHTKL is a statutory body established to represent and advance the aspirations of traditional leaders and their rural communities at the national level.
It comprises traditional leaders, who are delegates from the Provincial Houses of Traditional Leaders of South Africa.
Friday’s dialogue in Pretoria follows the official opening of the NHTKL by President Cyril Ramaphosa in February this year.
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“It aims to strengthen collaboration between government and traditional leaders in addressing rural challenges and agree on a clear path that empowers the institution to fulfil its mandate,” Thursday’s advisory read.
According to the Presidency, tomorrow’s dialogue will focus on five key pillars.
The discussion will aim to advance land ownership and tenure rights, while fast-tracking socio-economic development in rural communities.
The dialogue will emphasise the importance of building institutional capacity and supporting traditional leaders.
It will also focus on promoting unity, social cohesion, nation-building within communities, and enhancing infrastructure investment and skills development.
In addition, there will be a focus on expediting the finalisation of policy, legislative and constitutional matters.
The Deputy President will be joined by the Ministers appointed by the President to serve on the Inter-Ministerial Task Team, as well as senior government officials. – SAnews.gov.za
