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

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.

The document's recorded date is 30 May 2023. Confirm on the official source.

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.

The document's recorded date is 30 May 2023. Confirm on the official source.