Hon Chair, let me say right from the beginning that the ANC supports the adoption of this progressive Bill by the House. The noble objectives of the Traditional Courts Bill are to provide a uniform legislative framework for the structure and functioning of traditional courts in line with constitutional imperatives and values. The Bill is intended to improve access to justice services by enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency and integrity of traditional courts for purposes of resolving disputes with the view to promoting social cohesion, coexistence and peace and harmony.
No normal and mentally stable South African who clearly understands our history and the amount of blood that was spilt in our country before the advent of 1994 would even attempt to argue against this Bill, unless of course, they do not have the interest of our traditional