Contralesa Reminds Cyril Ramaphosa of Rural Needs in Cabinet Appointments
- Contralesa has reminded President Cyril Ramaphosa to include traditional leaders in the seventh administration’s cabinet
- The Congress believes the inclusion of Amakhosi would help address the problems faced by those residing in rural areas
- Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena added that the President should select a ministerial team that excludes those fingered in the Zondo Commission
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The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has reminded President Cyril Ramaphosa to include traditional leaders in his cabinet to address the challenges facing residents of rural areas.
Contralesa congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa
The congress’ request came as Ramaphosa set out to appoint the seventh administration’s cabinet.
According to SABC News, the President met with traditional leaders and Mahlambhandlovu in 2019 and said Traditional Affairs would be a stand-alone department.
Contralesa President Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena congratulated Ramaphosa on his re-election and said the Congress expected the President to select a ministerial team that wasn’t implicated in any wrongdoing by the State Capture Inquiry:
“Our expectation is that the president must put up a strong team of those ministers, ministers who are dedicated, who are going to put people first.”
Kgoshi, however, added that Contralesa reserved its comment on the Government of National Unity.
Mzansi is doubtful of Traditional leaders' inclusion in the cabinet
@Wanda855669465 said:
“Even if he includes them, it will be just for control, just like IFP. They will have no influence in the GNU.”
@Mautla2 advised:
“They should register a party and contest elections.”
@MmVumisa speculated:
“They must just forget he’s going to exclude them.”
@leswawe commented:
“CONTRALESA is useless in SA. Crime, poverty, and unemployment are high in their presence, but kings are paid a lot of money for nothing. Kings forget that they are custodians in the interests of people, not to exploit the society.”
@UnderpantsAnton said:
“No thanks.”
Mbalula tells Contralesa to be weary of corrupt politicians
Briefly News previously reported that the ANC’s Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, delivered a tribute lecture for Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo.
Mbalula urged traditional leaders to follow Maphumulo's example by supporting truth and community development.
He cautioned against political influence, calling politicians dishonest and warning traditional leaders not to be misled by them.
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