Responding to a question by Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta Polson Majaga on Wednesday, Pule said currently they have a solid procedure which ensures that whoever is appointed as Kgosi is inducted so that he/she is aware of the dos and don’ts of the job. Majaga had asked the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development if he is aware that some Chief Representatives and Dikgosana lack basic knowledge and skills in managing Dikgotla and Dikgotlana and that others are involved in politics. Majaga had further asked the minister to state the training package for Dikgosi and Dikgosana so that they could diligently carry out their mandate. Pule also said in a situation where they have proof that a Kgosi is involved in politics, section 18 of the act states the actions that could be taken against such Kgosi. Pule said the Local Government & Rural Development ministers always write letters to dikgosi who are seen being actively involved in politics.
He stated that the Bogosi act stipulates the role of dikgosi and what they should do in case they no longer want to be dikgosi. “This is clear and it’s not confusing to anyone. I don’t want to believe that any of our dikgosi is confused. The act is clear when it comes to what the minister should do when a kgosi goes off the rails,” he said.
