A sizeable number of dikgosi past and present acquiesced in the death of chieftainship as they watched with silence befitting a corpse as the institution was mutilated at the political alter in exchange for personal short term gains with dire consequences on the institution that should otherwise underpin our democracy. Kgafela represents a few (among chiefs) of the last Mohicans in an attempt to revitalize the role and dignity of the institution of chieftaincy. Kgafela is fighting a noble cause, this is not to say that he should not be tried for suspected transgressions, that is still sub-judice and the courts will give their verdict, beyond the courts it is a matter for the constitution to give appropriate immunity to the lords if the nation so wish. It is unfortunate that some chiefs are trapped and hamstrung by lust for money and superficial power at the expense of the greater power on matters that affect their communities where they could have a high positive impact on all and sundry, including politicians in an apolitical way.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:26:14 +0000
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