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Whether he has been informed that communities belonging to the BaSotho and AmaHlubi in Cape Town and surrounding areas do not have permanent areas designated for the performance of their traditional and cultural rites of initiation; if not,

Parliament of South AfricaRef: S NW717

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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This document is titled "Whether he has been informed that communities belonging to the BaSotho and AmaHlubi in Cape Town and surrounding areas do not have permanent areas des" and is classified as legislation. The captured text references NW717, DCAS, PICC and includes material concerning traditional, cooperative, governance, affairs.

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land designation processOngoing

Designation of appropriate and accessible land for initiation schools (municipal land designation under the Customary Initiation Act, 2021)

Municipalities may designate appropriate and accessible land for initiation schools after a request and consultation with relevant traditional leadership structures and other stakeholders.

Who it is for
communities and stakeholders seeking lawful, safe and dignified customary initiation sites through municipal designation
How to act on it
Make a request to a metropolitan, district or local municipality; the municipality designates land after consultation with relevant traditional leadership structures and other stakeholders.
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In terms of section 18(2)(a) of the Act, a metropolitan, district or local municipality may, upon request and after consultation with the relevant traditional leadership structures and other stakeholders, designate appropriate and accessible land for initiation schools.
interim land access arrangementOngoing

Interim accommodation for initiation seasons on application (pending permanent designation)

While permanent sites are being designated, interim land arrangements for initiation seasons remain available on application, but they must strictly comply with the Act and applicable bylaws and are subject to authorisation, landowner consent and safety, health and environmental prescripts.

Who it is for
communities needing land for customary initiation rites of passage in Cape Town and surrounding areas while permanent sites are not yet designated
How to act on it
Apply for interim accommodation for initiation seasons; ensure the arrangement is authorised and has landowner consent and complies with safety, health and environmental prescripts and the Act and applicable bylaws.
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These arrangements remain available on application and must strictly comply with the Act and applicable bylaws.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

S NW717

Key Takeaways

  • NW717
  • DCAS
  • PICC
  • traditional
  • cooperative
  • governance

Dates

Opening Date

13 March 2026