Question NW3378 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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19 October 2015 - NW3378

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Bhanga, Mr BM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

(1)(a) How many members currently serve on each traditional council and (b) how many of the specified members are women; (2) What percentage of members of each traditional council were democratically elected; (3) whether any traditional councils currently do not comply with sections 3(2)(b) and 3(2)(c)(ii) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, Act 41 of 2003; if so, (a) which traditional councils and (b) what has he done to address this?

Reply:

The replies as received from the Provinces are specified in the attached table (Annexure A).