Bahurutshe take government to court on their bogosi

Battle ready: Bahurutshe tribesman
Battle ready: Bahurutshe tribesman

The Bahurutshe boo-Manyana have filed a case against government before the High Court, challenging the constitutionality of government policy in handling issues relating to the practice of their culture and traditions.

This follows the dispute that arose between the Bahurutshe boo-Manyana and government back in August when government confiscated leopard and lion skins that were to drape Kgosi Kebinatshwene I on the eve of his inauguration.

In their statutory notice on intentions to sue, the Bahurutshe pointed out that on August 29, 2017 the government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, communicated that on the authority of the Tribal Territories Act (TTA) Kebinatshwene cannot practice the traditions, culture and norms and be draped with a leopard skin because he lives in the Bangwaketse tribal area.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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