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Commission confirms legitimate royal family in Mpondo Kingdom

By Pondoland Times The Marhelane houses have emerged victorious following the release of findings by the Commission led by Dr. Mndende.

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Sigcau case: Custom is found in practice, not in law or books

The Constitution, in Chapter 12, recognises ‘the institution, status and role of traditional leadership, in terms of customary law’. On the face of it, this provision was simply designed to bring traditional leaders into the constitutional framework. However, legislation dealing with traditional leadership was subsequently enacted and the question then becomes whether this legislation is consistent with …

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