To provide for the recognition of traditional communities; to provide for the establishment and recognition of traditional councils; to provide a statutory framework for leadership positions within the institution of traditional leadership, the recognition of traditional leaders and the removal from office of traditional leaders; to provide for houses of traditional leaders; to provide for the functions and roles of traditional leaders; to provide for dispute resolution and the establishment of the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims; to provide for a code of conduct; to provide for amendments to the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, 1998; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Latest Developments:

The Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003) recognises King Ahlangene Cyprian Sigcau as King of AmaXhosa Kingship in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice 175, GG 44229, dated 5 March 2021.

The Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003) recognises Amampondomise Kingship in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice 805, GG 43542, dated 25 July 2020.

The Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003) recognises King Thulare as the king of Bapedi, per Notice 449, GG 43206, dated 3 April 2020.

Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2003, (Act No. 41 of 2003) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 25855, Notice No. 1838, dated 19 December 2003.