national house of traditional leaders (nhtl): strategic plan 2011 – 2013 presentation
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National House of Traditional Leaders (NHTL): Strategic Plan 2011 – 2013 Presentation. Select Committee: Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) 1 March 2011. Mandate of the NHTL. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Select Committee: Department of Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs (Cogta)1 March 2011
National House of Traditional Leaders (NHTL): Strategic Plan
2011 – 2013 Presentation
Mandate of the NHTL• NHTL derives its mandate from the Constitution Act,
1996 and National House of Traditional Leaders Act, 2009
• The Constitution provides for the establishment of the House, determine powers, duties and responsibilities of the House, provide for support to the House by government, provide for the relationship between the House and the provincial houses, provide for the accountability of the House and provide for any other matters connected therewith– The Act provides that the NHTL may advice National
Government and make recommendations related to policy and legislation regarding traditional leadership; the role of traditional leaders, customary law and the customs of communities observing customary law
– The NHTL must form cooperative relations and partnerships with government at national level, institution of higher learning and other related institutions in development and service delivery
Mandate of the NHTL (Cont.)
Furthermore, section 11 of the ) of the National House of Traditional Leaders Act, 2009 (Act No. 23 of 2009).
Act provides that the NHTL is responsible for :Indigenous knowledge systems, culture and valuesProvision of social cohesiveness Development of national policies and legislation jointly
with key department on issues related to traditional Affairs, and to monitor, the implementation there-off
Sharing information and build capacity to other traditional leaders other than in the house
Vision StatementPromote the development of the RURAL AND
TRADITIONAL communities;Participate in legislative and policy processes;Ensure that the dignity of the institution of
traditional leadership is restored, enhanced and preserved in the Republic South Africa(RSA) and globally;
Develop programs to address its capacity related challenges; and
Promote the preservation of African languages and cultures as in line with section 30 and 31 of the Constitution.
Strategic Priorities for 2011 - 2013
The NHTL will strive towards the achievement of the following key strategic priorities for the period under review.
Improvement of the capacity and capability of the NHTL and Institution to deliver on its Mandate;
Participation in Service delivery and Rural Development;
Participation in legislative and policy development processes relating to traditional affairs;
promoting custodianship of culture, customs, tradition and values by traditional leadership; and
develop and implement a Communication and Marketing Strategy for the national House and Traditional leadership.
LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTSLegislative amendments are underway to National House of
Traditional Leaders Act and the Traditional Leadership and
Governance Framework Act be consolidated into a single Act
to–
• ensure an integrated approach in dealing with all matters
involving traditional affairs;
• ensure ease-of-use of the legislation affecting traditional
affairs, which will capacitate practitioners, stakeholders, and
traditional institutions to understand and apply the legislation
in an integrated manner; and
• enhance the uniform manner in which traditional affairs
matters are dealt with across Provinces.
LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS (Cont.)
The consolidated Bill will also address gaps and legal uncertainties
identified in the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework
Act and National House Act as follows:
• Composition of a kingship or queenship council, principal
traditional council and traditional council;
• Withdrawal of recognition of traditional leadership;
• Recognition of deputy traditional leaders;
• Dysfunctional councils;
• Location of local houses of traditional leaders;
• Participation of traditional leaders in municipal councils;
• Code of conduct.
LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS (Cont.)
• In 2004 Cabinet resolved that that the Department attend to the
issue of the recognition of Khoi-San communities, leadership
and structures.
• Draft White Paper on Khoi-San communities, leadership and
structures which was submitted to Cabinet in March 2009.
• Cabinet directed that the Traditional Leadership and
Governance Framework Act be amended to provide for the
recognition of traditional Khoi-San communities, leadership and
structures.
• Consolidated Bill will include the recognition of traditional Khoi-
San communities, leadership and structures.
CURRENT PROJECTS• The NHTL participates in provincial assessment projects,
assessing the state of governance within the areas of traditional affairs in all provinces excluding the Western Cape
• Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Limpopo provinces have been assessed.
• North West and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces will be assessed during March 2011.
• Analysis and reports will be generated to assist the DTA and the NHTL to achieve on their mandate.
• Consider current partnerships and MoUs to achieve the strategic objectives of the NHTL
• Establish effective and efficient networks to strengthen capacity of the NHTL to deliver on its mandate.
PROPOSED INITIATIVESInformed by Traditional Affairs Model
Traditional Systems and Structures
Regulatory/ normative behaviour framework
Governance and leadership on traditional affairs
PoliticalEconomicalSocialTraditional Affairs
Customs transmit culture – values – principles and
ethics (Dynamic & evolve over time)
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System Structures Establishment Support
IGR Consultation: •Partnerships•Coordination •etc
Norms and standards – policyCulture not static, it evolves
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Norms and standards - policy
PROPOSED INITIATIVES
Culture
Customs
Ethics
Religion
Values
Areas of Collaboration and Partnerships
PROPOSED INITIATIVESThe NHTL will work with and through Provincial HTL
to promote coherence and unity for a purpose. The following will receive attention during the period under review.
Outreach Programmes - NHTL Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to visit provinces for strategic interaction.
Stakeholder Engagement – NHTL Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson plans a high level engagement with three (3) key stakeholders, National Working Committee, the Ruling Party at national level and SALGA. The engagement will provide a platform to share NHTL vision and to define the working relationship to deliver on the mandate.
Consideration of MoUs – Need to re-visit existing MoUs with stakeholders.
PROPOSED INITIATIVES (Cont.)
Strategic Lekgotla with Provincial HTL – Consideration of plans, achievements, challenges, interventions and way forward.
Summit – Arrange stakeholder Summit to build and strengthen traditional leadership as the custodian and champion of traditional affairs.
Building of Institutional Integrity – Availability of tools of trade and appropriate resources.
NHTL providing central and national coordination and strategic leadership.
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