Mashatile Champions Partnership with Traditional Leaders to Drive Rural Development

Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering partnerships with traditional leaders, a crucial step towards driving rural development and promoting inclusive governance.

By chairing a high-level dialogue with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders in Pretoria, Mashatile has shown his commitment to empowering traditional institutions and addressing the complex challenges facing traditional communities.

The dialogue, which focused on pressing rural development challenges, was a testament to Mashatile's dedication to collaborative governance. He emphasized the importance of traditional leaders in preserving cultural heritage and addressing societal issues such as sexual offences, gender-based violence, substance abuse, and crime in their communities. By recognizing the critical role traditional leaders play, Mashatile has taken a significant step towards building a capable and developmental state.

Mashatile's engagement with traditional leaders has been marked by a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. He has encouraged traditional leaders to take an active role in shaping inclusive governance and infrastructure investment in rural communities, demonstrating his commitment to empowering them to fulfill their constitutional mandate.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, praised the collaborative approach, noting that government and traditional leadership must commit to walking together in substance and strategy. Mashatile's leadership has brought government and traditional leaders together, paving the way for meaningful change in rural communities.

Through his efforts, Mashatile has shown that he is a leader who values collaboration, inclusivity, and community development. His work in engaging traditional leaders is a shining example of his dedication to driving rural development and promoting inclusive governance. As Deputy President, Mashatile continues to demonstrate his commitment to building a better future for all South Africans.