'Dikgosi' designation not sanctioned by law—Urban customary courts

The Court of Appeal recently addressed the presidents and deputies of the urban courts dashing their hopes of ever being referred to as Dikgosi saying the matter must be set straight to rid any confusion and misleading information.

"The matter that must be set straight concerns the designation of 'Dikgosi' that the presidents and deputies assign to themselves in a manner that may cause confusion and mislead. The individuals establishing their standing each referred to herself/himself as a 'Kgosi'. The use of such designation is legally tenuous," said the court.