Analysis - The recent fallout between the Zulu king, Misuzulu, and his now late traditional prime minister, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, over the running of the Ingonyama Trust highlights a pervasive problem in South Africa: insecure land tenure in rural areas.
To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you.a panel appointed by parliament to review post-apartheid legislationHowever, such criticism is perceived by some as a slight against the king and is met with social and political resistance. The
contends that the Ingonyama Trust cannot be repealed, amended or dissolved without the king's approval - in accordance with customary law.The misapplication of tenure under the Ingonyama Trust exemplifies structural conflict between trust tenure and customary traditional rule. The trust applies a form of traditional despotic rule that can be at odds with democratic principles enshrined in the constitution. Under traditional despotic rule or authoritarian rule, customary law is interpreted in a way that naturally limits the need for community consultation, consent and participation in all decision-making related to the land from the"subjects".This despotic rule is also at odds with trust tenure and the communal landholding rights of rural communities.
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