Podcasts about traditional leaders

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Zolani Mkiva a Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) about celebrating and commemorating Ancestors Day. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj All the interviews are available on Primedia+ Catch-up https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-afternoons-with-relebogile-mabotja/ Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://buff.ly/qb3TsVe 702 on TikTok: https://buff.ly/7grIrVs 702 on Instagram: https://buff.ly/7grIrVs 702 on X: https://buff.ly/5XRmScd 702 on YouTube: https://buff.ly/UL2kzls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) is staging a march to the Limpopo provincial government offices today, where traditional leaders will submit a memorandum outlining their grievances to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. This demonstration is part of the traditional leaders' escalating push for government action on pressing concerns, notably compensation and recognition. To delve more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to CONTRALESA president, Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena

Many families had added cheer during the festive season when they welcomed new babies over Christmas and New year. But with the bundles of joy also came some unsavoury news that among the new mothers were scores of teenagers under the age of 16, with the youngest being a 12-year-old girl from the Eastern Cape who gave birth on New Year's Day. A 13-year-old also became a mother on Christmas Day in Limpopo. There was widespread outcry over the teenage moms with some attributing the trend to weakened family structures, lack of adequate sexual and reproductive health education, and the pervasive influence of modern technology on the youth. Others pointed at economic hardships that amplify the risk of teenage pregnancies in disadvantaged communities, the prevalence of violence against women and girls and the erosion of cultural institutions and practices that once emphasized the importance of purity and self-discipline. According to the UN children's agency, UNICEF, early childbearing can derail girls' otherwise healthy development into adulthood and have negative impacts on their education, livelihoods and health. To unpack this hot issue of teenage pregnancies further,Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa - CONTRALESA - President, Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena.

Local residents together with traditional leaders have expressed shock and dismay at the brutal killing of seven members of the Khambule family in Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal. The local community in the area, together with the province's police commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and the Premier, Thami Ntuli gathered at the family's house to pay their last respects and mourn with the family. National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola says he has already been briefed about the incident and the necessary deployments to help with the investigation are already on the ground. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Khalesakhe Mbhense

Speaker in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Nontembeko Boyce says there has been no formal complaints around the costs associated with the opening of the provincial legislature, over two days. AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is officially opening the legislature in Pietermaritzburg today. This precedes the State of the Province address by Premier Thami Ntuli tomorrow. In this SAFMNews clip, AmaZulu King, Misizulu ka Zwelithini earlier called for better consultation between the house and traditional leaders... 

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Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, Contralesa has expressed concern that traditional leaders are being left out of discussions regarding the proposed government of national unity. The organization feels their exclusion from these talks is a significant oversight, as traditional leaders play a vital role in representing the interests of their communities. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Contralesa Secretary General, Zolani Mkiva

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has raised concerned over health and safety of initiates amid cold weather in Eastern Cape. The province has recently been battered by extremely cold weather and floods. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Contralesa Secretary General, Zolani Mkiva

INTRO: It's Africa Month and today is Africa day.This is a time when the continent commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity.While we reflect on what it means to be African as well, let's speak about another part of us that is often under scrutiny. This is monarchs. Is there still a place for them and given modernisation, how do they fit into modern democracy. Lets speak to Imboni Dr Uzwi-lezwe Radebe, Spiritual Leader and Author. 

As May is Africa Month, the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) and popular beer brand Castle Milk Stout are pressing ahead to have May 8 declared as National Ancestors' Day on the national calendar. Contralesa and Castle Milkstout have launched an online petition on the company's website, which has been running since 2021. Contralesa said it was making a humble appeal to South Africans to support the motion of the Ancestors' Day campaign. Zolani Mkiva, secretary-general of Contralesa, said ancestors are the unshakable foundation upon which we build our present and future. “Recognising and honouring their enduring wisdom, guidance, and sacrifices is a profoundly unifying sentiment shared by all Africans,” said Mkiva and he Joins us this evening to talk about the significance of having Ancestors day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We must abolish some customary rites - Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on Gborbu Wulomor's marriage to 12-year-old

The Provincial House of Traditional Leaders says it will address the concerns stemming from the microphone-grabbing incident in KwaCeza with KZN cabinet ministers. Website

The news of an upcoming auction, featuring the late statesman, tata Nelson Mandela's personal items including his green ID book has stirred controversy and criticism among South Africans. This as the South African Heritage Resources Agency says it will appeal the ruling of the High Court in Pretoria. Last month, the court allowed Madiba's daughter Makaziwe Mandela to auction some of his personal belongings including his identity document. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena, the President of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA)

The Eastern Cape Summer initiation season has just come to an end, and with it 34 young men have lost their lives – 11 more than the previous season. But why? Lester Kiewit speaks to Nkosi Gwadiso Chairman Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditional leaders have invoked the wrath of the gods against persons who have robbed the grave of a deceased young lady, Afua Atta at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region. Afua Atta was buried few weeks ago after dying from a short illness until some unidentified persons looted the grave.

The EFF in Kwa-Zulu-Natal has reacted to the killing of Inkosi Siphamandla Khumalo and his wife yesterday by saying the increasing number of political killings in the province is of concern and it believes political intolerance will affect the elections next year. Khumalo was a member of the traditional institutional structures, including the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa. Meanwhile, the KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has condemned the killing of Inkosi Siphamandla Khumalo.  Elvis Presslin spoke to Sboniso Mngadi the Spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department...

Commission for Gender Equality in Mpumalanga has added its voice to the problem of the practice of Fulelani Nganeno.  Update at Noon has been putting the spotlight  on the crisis in Nkomazi local Municipality on the high rate of young girls being impregnated by older men and the practice of Fulelani Nganeno also known as Ukuthwala. This issue was highlighted by a concerned resident ,  Innocent Madonsela, who says he's been receiving a number of complaints from parents. Last week , he delivered a petition signed by over 10 000 people to the Human Rights Commission.  The Commission for Gender Equality , The Human Rights Commission and the Council of Traditional Leaders have now joined hands in an effort to end the practice. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Lucky Mabuza from the Commission for Gender Equality.

Land invasion in rural areas, crime, mining licenses and contracts are some of the issues that will be tackled today when a conference hosted by the Mpumalanga department of Co-operative Governance and the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders gets underway. The conference will also address the issuing of liquor licenses in outlets under traditional leadership. This comes amid the recent incidents of taverns shooting in KaNyamazane and land invasion concerns in Karino. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga House of Traditiona­l Leaders chairperson and Contralesa President Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena 

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, Nehawu has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sign off a three percent wage increase for all public office bearers. The below inflation wage increment also applies to members of the Independent Constitutional Institutions, Judges, Magistrates and Traditional Leaders for the financial year 2022/2023. It follows recommendations from the Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers for a three point eight percent increment. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to NEHAWU National Spokesperson, Lwazi Nkolonzi

This season, host Reena Ninan explores the importance of male allies in advancing women's rights and economic freedoms. The topic came up at FP's 2022 Her Power Summit. There, Hana Brixi, the global director of gender at the World Bank, shared an anecdote from research the World Bank had conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. It found one group to be particularly effective in changing men's and boys' attitudes toward gender equality: local religious leaders. In the first part of this episode, reporter Eunice Maina travels to central Kenya, where she meets with a pastor involved in a movement that advocates for gender equality and works to get more women into elected positions. Then, in the second half of the episode, host Reena Ninan speaks with Prince Adeleke Adeleye of the Oka-Okoko Kingdom in Nigeria. He is on the executive steering committee of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa. He talks about the hands-on work he leads with men to overcome gender stereotypes. Finally, we are conducting a listener survey to better understand what you like about the podcast and what you'd like to hear in future episodes. All participants in the survey who provide their email will be placed in a raffle to win a $100 Amazon gift card. To participate, follow this survey link. Thank you very much for your time and feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/heropodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people are getting degrees from prisons because of the facility built by The Church Of Pentecost. They are in prison, but they are being transformed! Until you touch the heart of the palace, Christianity will never be deep. The Church must seek strategic partnership with traditional leaders in order to develop the nation. The Executive Director for Alliance For Christian Advocacy Africa throws more light on this insightful message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sipha Kema EWN correspondent in the EC   Nkosi Mpumalanga Gwadiso | Chairperson of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders Pheelo Oliphant | Spokesperson for MEC of Cooperate Governance & Traditional Affairs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Leadership? This may seem like a silly question. There are many books, podcasts, and classes on leadership, and that question must have been answered. However, the question, What is a leader keeps coming to the four.Some think of leadership as a formal role given to an individual with a title such as "manager" or "director." For others, a leader is a charismatic individual who can work the room and charm their team to do what they want. Then there is the old debate of "are leaders born?" or can leaders be "made?"   Get full access to The Emergency Management Network at emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Topic: Women in traditional Leadership Guest: Kosikazi Nosandi Mhlauli – Chairperson, National House of Traditional Leaders

Clement is joined by the COGTA Spokesperson, Mlungisi Mtshali to talk about how royal families and traditional leaders are recognised and how the money is allocated to royal families See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa) is calling for a referendum on the death penalty amid the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide against women and children. Over the past few weeks SA has been rocked by several GBV cases, including the murders of Hillary Gardee, Namhla Mtwa shot nine times in her driveway, and 6-year-old Bontle Mashiyane kidnapped raped, and murdered. Elvis Presslin spoke to Noele Didakwane from the Organisation for Democracy and Freedom about Contralesa's call

Preparations are underway in South Africa for the coronation of Misuzulu Zulu as the new king of the AmaZulu tribe. There was high drama when his succession was announced last year on television – after one of the royal family members stood up and questioned the recognition of the new king. Chaos ensued. But now – as he prepares to ascend the throne, Africa Daily looks at the part monarchies play across the continent – and whether they're a force for good. “The Republic of South Africa as we know it was never founded by African people. It was founded by Caucasians – people of European origin. They found us here as established kingdoms.” (Zolani Mkiva, Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa). Presenter: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)

Zolani Mkhiva. CONTRALESA General Secretary. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa is calling on the government to make Ancestors' Day a public holiday. We find out why there is a need for another public holiday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, Contralesa says initiation schools can reopen. This after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted cultural practices, forcing several initiation schools in various provinces, except the Eastern Cape, to close down. For the latest here is Contralesa President, Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena

Clement speaks to Vuyo Stofile, the Director of Operations in the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders on the CRL Rights Commission calling for urgent action after death of 32 initiates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena, President of Contralesa   Africa is joined by Kgoshi Mathuba Mokoena, President of The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) to talk about the organization asking government to work with traditional leaders to prevent any bogus initiation schools from operating.  According to Mr Mokoena, the number of the initiates who died at the initiation schools since our last conversation with Mamnkeli Ngam, Spokesperson at the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in the Eastern Cape last week Tuesday where it was 23 is now 27.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) general secretary Zolani Mkhiva says those behind bogus initiation schools should be treated as human traffickers. This as the number of initiates that have died during the summer initiation season now stands at 23. The Eastern Cape government however says that the 23 young men occurred at both legal and unlawful schools. Dehydration seems to be the common factor although post-mortem investigations are still ongoing. For more on this Contralesa's general secretary, Zolani Mkhiva

Contralesa Eastern Cape provincial chairperson Advocate Mwelo Nonkonyana speaks to Daron Mann about new rules stipulating a reduction in the number of traditional leaders serving in local government. The new laws reduce the number of traditional leaders serving on councils from a maximum of 20 percent to a maximum of three councillors. Nonkonyana said this not only went against previous agreements but also discriminated against traditional leaders and was done without consultation. We're being sidelined, Eastern Cape traditional leaders say

Contralesa Eastern Cape provincial chairperson Advocate Mwelo Nonkonyana speaks to Daron Mann about new rules stipulating a reduction in the number of traditional leaders serving in local government. The new laws reduce the number of traditional leaders serving on councils from a maximum of 20 percent to a maximum of three councillors. Nonkonyana said this not only went against previous agreements but also discriminated against traditional leaders and was done without consultation. We're being sidelined, Eastern Cape traditional leaders say

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) has urged government to reconsider the reopening of initiation schools under the adjusted level 2 of the national lockdown. This follows the easing of regulations announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. In December last year, Contralesa halted the issuing of permits to initiation schools as a second wave of the COVID-19 infections hit the country prompting government to introduce stricter regulation in order to curb the surge in infections. Contralesa president Chief Kgosi Mokoena says it is not fair that some sectors of life have been reopened but the custom of initiation schools remains prohibited.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) is not happy with continued suspension of initiations . Traditional leaders and surgeons in the Eastern Cape have expressed disappointment at yet another suspension of the circumcision custom by government. The suspension is due to an increase in coronavirus infections in the province. Contralesa Chairperson in the Eastern Cape , Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana, 'says government's delay in opening the summer initiation season has led to the mushrooming of illegal initiation schools in the province. He also says there is no scientific proof that the second wave of COVID-19 will be caused by initiation schools. He spoke to us.

As the country wraps up Heritage Month we thought what better way to end the month than to discuss various traditional practices that could be infringing some of our human rights. Tonight, we look at when one has to apply the law when it to comes to tradition, you may discover that it may clash between certain cultural practices and constitutional principles. Some of these customs are among others initiation, virginity testing and polygamy of which they're still religiously practiced in some parts across the country. We will be joined by Chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders, Nkosi Sipho Mahlangu and Andrew Aphane from Legal Aid who will share their insights on the topic. [Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm] wits.journalism.co.za · wits.journalism.co.za

The National House of Traditional Leaders has submitted its report to the Limpopo High Court declaring Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana ineligible as head of the Venda Kingdom in Limpopo and proclaiming Princess Masindi Mphephu as the rightful heir to the throne. The House of Traditional Leaders says it is now upto the High Court to decide on the matter.

Traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape have expressed disappointment in the delay by President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce on the release of jailed King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo. Ramaphosa had visited the Abathembu nation ahead of the May national elections to garner votes and it was hoped that King Dalindyebo would receive a presidential pardon from the new administration after the elections. Some traditional leaders have now accused Ramaphosa of using them

The Man and Boy Foundation says the increase in initiate deaths is a result of excluding traditional leaders from the process. This comes after the arrest of twelve traditional surgeons in the Eastern Cape as the death tolls stands at 24. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mamkeli Ngam who is the Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department spokesperson.

The Commissiong for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Linguistic communities (CRL), has highlighted the lack of accountability amongst religious and traditional leaders as a major concern. The commission is in dialogue with both traditional and religious leaders in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. It is believed that there are more than 200 000 traditional healers across the country and some are of the view that government's proposed regulations are unrealistic and unworkable.Krivani Pillay spoke to Phephsile Maseko who is the National Coordinator of the Traditional Healer's Organization.

Afriforum Deputy CEO Ersnt Roets rattled the Constitutional Review Committee during his oral presentation on whether section 25 of the constitution should be amended to expropriate land without compensation. This came as Roets used his presentation to slam the ANC and the EFF. The National House of Traditional Leaders, the Southern African Catholics Conference and the Foundation for Human Rights also made their presentations. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us more...

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa has thrown its weight behind the EFF on the land debate. Contralesa says they agree that Section 25 of the constitution, which deals with the right of property ownership, should be amended and that the government should be the custodian of expropriated land. This comes as Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee holds countrywide public hearings into the matter. However, King of Amazulu, Goodwill Zwelithini said yesterday that government should back off from the land issue. Contralesa made the announcement during a joint media briefing with the EFF in Braamfontein, Johannesburg today. Contralesa Secretary-General, Zolani Mkiva, addressed the media.

A group of initiates have been rescued from three illegal initiation schools in the Sekhukhune and Mopani area in Limpopo. Its reported that more than 400 initiation schools are currently operating in the province since the start of the initiation season last month. Sakina Kamwendo mspoke to the Chairperson of the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders, Chief Malesela Dikgale.

An academic who has done research on violence in KwaZulu-Natal says the province has a culture of blood letting. Professor Paulus Zulu from the University of KwaZulu-Natal testified before the Moerane Commission in Durban, probing violence in the province. Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal House of Traditional Leaders inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza has called for a cleansing ceremony. Nonkululeko Hlophe reports..

Traditional leaders say they have partnered with different universities in the continent and abroad to ensure that all cultural practices are consistent with the constitution. This came out in their meeting with President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria, yesterday. The meeting was called to discuss the president's address to the National House of Traditional Leaders earlier this year. Ntebo Mokobo reports.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South African (contralesa) says Mvezo Chief Mandla Mandela cannot lead the people of Mvezo in the Eastern Cape and be a Muslim at the same time. This follows Mandla Mandela's convertion to Islam. Mandela got married Rabia Clarke, a Muslim woman and is believed to have converted to Islam late last year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the general secretary of Contralesa Chief Xolile Ndevu

Almost 80 boys have been rescued from illegal initiation schools across Gauteng. Co-operative governance and traditional affairs department spokesperson, Motsamai Motlhaolwa, says since November 30th, a total of 59 initiates aged between 10 and 23 have been rescued from illegal initiation schools in Orange Farm, Sebokeng and Fochville. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Cape, a reported 13 initiates have died this summer initiation season. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the deputy chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders and the head of the National Initiation Task Team, Nkosi, Sipho Mahlangu...

The Community Development Foundation of South Africa and traditional leaders in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, have embarked on an initiative aimed at mentoring young men who graduated from this winter's initiation season. Fundiswa Mhlekude reports

Following the xenophobic violence that plagued Durban in recent weeks, King Goodwill Zwelithini has proposed that traditional leaders must follow guidelines when receiving foreigners to live in their areas. Suggested last week, the King proposes that foreigners who wanted to settle in an area should have the right documents and be introduced to traditional leaders and the king, accompanied by their countries' ambassadors. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Inkosi Themba Mavundla, Executive member of the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Professor Pierre de Vos, Constitutional Court Expert…