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(1) How does he intend to bridge the relationship gap between the political authority and the Traditional Authority and ensure that traditional leadership plays a role on the municipal Integrated Development Plan process; (2) how does his d

Parliament of South AfricaRef: NW1112

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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The document presents a parliamentary question (NW1112) to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs about bridging the relationship gap between political authorities and Traditional Authorities, and ensuring traditional leadership participates in the municipal Integrated Development Plan (IDP) process. It outlines the legislative framework that allows traditional leaders to participate in municipal governance, and describes measures being implemented by the Department of Traditional Affairs to institutionalize their participation and strengthen IDP involvement, including guidelines and capacity-building for Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. It also references ongoing efforts to help municipalities avert service delivery protests through enhanced engagement and planning processes.

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support for IDP alignmentOngoing

Alignment of traditional-authority structures with municipal planners during IDP formulation

The Department is strengthening alignment between traditional-authority structures and municipal planners during the formulation of IDPs so that community priorities in traditional areas are reflected in municipal planning.

Who it is for
Traditional-authority structures and municipal planners involved in IDP formulation
How to act on it
Work with municipal planners during the formulation of IDPs to strengthen alignment so that community priorities in traditional areas are reflected in municipal planning.
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strengthening alignment between traditional‑authority structures and municipal planners during the formulation of IDPs, ensuring that community priorities in traditional areas are reflected in municipal planning;
guidelines for participationOngoing

Guidelines on the Participation of Traditional and Khoi‑San Leaders in Municipal Councils

The Department of Traditional Affairs has issued guidelines that clarify how traditional leaders should participate in municipal councils, including receiving notices of council meetings on time and expressing views before council decisions affecting their areas are finalised.

Who it is for
Traditional and Khoi‑San leaders who participate in municipal councils
How to act on it
Use the Department’s Guidelines on the Participation of Traditional and Khoi‑San Leaders in Municipal Councils to understand roles, expectations, communication channels and reporting lines for participation in council meetings and deliberations.
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The Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA) has issued Guidelines on the Participation of Traditional and Khoi‑San Leaders in Municipal Councils, which clarify roles, expectations, communication channels and reporting lines.
participation in DDM structuresOngoing

Inclusion of traditional leadership voices in DDM joint planning, budgeting and monitoring

The Department is ensuring that DDM structures include traditional leadership voices in joint planning, budgeting and monitoring.

Who it is for
DDM structures and traditional leadership voices
How to act on it
Ensure traditional leadership voices are included in DDM structures for joint planning, budgeting and monitoring.
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ensuring that DDM structures include traditional leadership voices in joint planning, budgeting and monitoring.
cooperation framework (MoU)Ongoing

Memorandum of Understanding to harmonise cooperation and standardise engagement practices

The DTA, SALGA and the National House of Traditional and Khoi‑San Leaders are finalising a Memorandum of Understanding to harmonise cooperation, address tensions and standardise engagement practices nationwide between traditional leaders and municipal political authorities.

Who it is for
Traditional leaders and municipal political authorities nationwide (through their representative bodies)
How to act on it
Engage through the cooperation framework being finalised via the Memorandum of Understanding between the DTA, SALGA and the National House of Traditional and Khoi‑San Leaders.
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The DTA, SALGA and the National House of Traditional and Khoi‑San Leaders (NHTKL) are finalising a Memorandum of Understanding to harmonise cooperation, address tensions and standardise engagement practices nationwide.
capacity-building programmesOngoing

Capacity-building programmes for Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders

The Department is conducting capacity-building programmes for Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders to enhance planning literacy so they can participate more effectively in Integrated Development Planning (IDP) processes.

Who it is for
Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders
How to act on it
Participate in the Department’s capacity-building programmes for Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders to enhance planning literacy.
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conducting capacity‑building programmes for Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders to enhance planning literacy;

Facts

Reference

NW1112

Key Takeaways

  • reference number NW1112
  • question to Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
  • topic: bridging relationship between political authority and Traditional Authority
  • IDP participation by traditional leaders
  • section 81 and section 29 of the Municipal Structures Act
  • Municipal Systems Act
  • Guidelines on the Participation of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders in Municipal Councils
  • capacity-building for Local Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders
  • aim to avert service delivery protests

Dates

Opening Date

27 March 2026