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FOR WRITTEN REPLY
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION NO 482
482. Mr G G Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister for Cooperative Governance
and Traditional Affairs:
Does his department formally monitor the work of traditional leaders?
NW585E
Reply:
The relationship between the Department and traditional leaders is
that of the former providing support for the successful execution of
the work of traditional leaders. In this context, if the word
âmonitorâ is interpreted to refer to the Department having to closely
watch the functioning of traditional leaders with a view not to drop
the ball in providing systems, logistical, administrative and other
technical and material support, then the answer is yes. The answer
will be a total no-no if the word âmonitorâ is used to include
elements of accountability and seniority.