Noting that there have been no tangible recognition outcomes for Khoi-San communities since the enactment of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, Act 3 of 2019, in November 2019, and further noting that the implementation of the Act
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Assessment of a full set of Khoi-San recognition applications under review
The Commission received a full set of applications nationally and is assessing them systematically, subject to budgetary availability and the need for credible, evidence-based verification.
- Who it is for
- Applicants whose Khoi-San recognition applications are under review
- How to act on it
- The document indicates applications are being assessed by the Commission; it does not provide a submission method, forms, or deadlines in the supplied text.
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A full set of applications was received nationally, and the Commission has been assessing them systematically, subject to budgetary availability and the need for credible, evidence‑based verification.
Two-stage assessment of eligibility and community structures for Khoi-San recognition (AMIs and CSIs)
The Commission has operationalised a two-stage assessment process: Applicant Member Investigations (AMIs) to assess eligibility of claimant leaders or members, and Community Structures Investigations (CSIs) to verify community structures, lineage, leadership legitimacy and historical evidence. The Department states these processes have been funded through it.
- Who it is for
- Claimant leaders or members and community structures involved in Khoi-San recognition applications under review
- How to act on it
- The document states the Commission assesses applications systematically through AMIs and CSIs; it does not provide a public-facing application or enrolment procedure in the supplied text.
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The Commission has operationalised its statutory mandate through two structured investigation streams: Applicant Member Investigations (AMIs), to assess the eligibility of claimant leaders or members; and Community Structures Investigations (CSIs), to verify community structures, lineage, leadership legitimacy and historical evidence.
Budget allocation and support for the Commission on Khoi-San Matters to assess Khoi-San recognition applications
The Department says it has allocated a budget each year since the Commission on Khoi-San Matters was established, supporting commissioners, a secretariat and support staff, operational expenses (including fieldwork, community engagements and hearings), and the design and implementation of the Commission’s assessment methodology for Khoi-San recognition.
- Who it is for
- Khoi-San recognition applicants and claimant leaders or members, and community structures being verified through the Commission’s investigations
- How to act on it
- The document describes the Commission’s assessment streams (AMIs and CSIs) and that applications are being assessed systematically; it does not provide a public submission route or application steps in the supplied text.
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Contrary to the suggestion that no dedicated resources exist, the Department has allocated a budget each year since the Commission's establishment.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36453/
Key Takeaways
- Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, 2019
- Constitutional Court judgment of 30 May 2023
- extension until 29 May 2027
- Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- budget allocations since establishment
- Commission on Khoi-San Matters
- assessment processes: AMIs and CSIs
- recognition applications under review
- funded recognition processes
- implementation plan to be submitted post-budget cycle
Dates
Opening Date
20 March 2026
Closing Date
30 May 2023