Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team established to respond to issues raised by Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, will on Friday, 16 September 2022, visit Mafikeng in the North West Province, to engage with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders.

The meeting is a continuation of the provincial visits the Deputy President has been making in order to resolve some of the challenges raised by the sector and ensure that Traditional and Khoi-San leaders play their role in rural development, social cohesion and nation building. 

Through these engagements, government is committed to work together with Traditional and Khoi-San leaders to mobilise communities in the fight against poverty, inequality, unemployment, diseases and illiteracy.  

Deputy President Mabuza will be joined by the Premier of the North West Province, Mr Bushy Maape; Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha; Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Obed Bapela; together with Members of the Provincial Executive Council.

The Inter-Ministerial Task Team was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to provide institutional mechanisms to support dialogue, achieve consensus and build a social compact between Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Government and other relevant stakeholders.

Source: Government of South Africa