Traditional Leaders in a Democracy
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Traditional Leaders in a Democracy

Resources, Respect and Resistance

Herausgeber: Buthelezi, Mbongiseni; Skosana, Dineo
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Post-1994, South Africa's traditional leaders have fought for recognition, and positioned themselves as major players in the South African political landscape. Yet their role in a democracy is contested, with leaders often accused of abusing power, disregarding human rights, expropriating resources and promoting tribalism. Some argue that democracy and traditional leadership are irredeemably opposed and cannot co-exist. Meanwhile, shifts in the political economy of the former bantustans − the introduction of platinum mining in particular − have attracted new interests and conflicts to thes...