Democracy compromised: chiefs and the politics of land in South Africa
OUTPUT TYPE: Monograph (Book)
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2006
TITLE AUTHOR(S): L.Ntsebeza
KEYWORDS: EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE, LAND REFORM, RURAL COMMUNITIES, TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Web link: https://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/books/democracy-compromised
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 3801
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/6816
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/6816
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2006
TITLE AUTHOR(S): L.Ntsebeza
KEYWORDS: EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE, LAND REFORM, RURAL COMMUNITIES, TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Web link: https://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/books/democracy-compromised
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 3801
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/6816
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/6816
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Abstract
Democracy Compromised puts the spotlight on traditional authorities and addresses two main issues: first, how despite their role in the apartheid state, traditional authorities not only survived, but have won unprecedented powers of rural governance in South Africa's democracy, and second, how they derive their authority. In this original and compelling study, Lungisile Ntsebeza carefully details the fascinating history of the chieftaincy in the Xhalanga area of the Eastern Cape. He shows how traditional authorities have been dependent on the support of the state since the advent of colonialism and how deeply traditional structures have been contested. Light is shed on the unexpected renaissance of these authorities under ANC rule and the role of traditional leaders in the process of land allocation is clearly explained. Written by one of the leading scholars on the South African land reform programme and democratisation in rural South Africa, this book will be of particular interest to academics, researchers, students, activists and policy makers.-
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