No 1 says chiefs should lodge land claims together

08 April 2016 - 02:51
By Sipho Masombuka

President Jacob Zuma advised traditional leaders yesterday to lodge land claims collectively, recommending that there should be one legal firm to lodge claims on behalf of communities. Addressing the National House of Traditional Leaders in Pretoria, Zuma said communities that could not afford steep legal fees and were unable to argue their case properly ran the risk of losing their claims.

This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.

Please visit SundayTimes.co.za in your desktop to view our latest subscription options.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Sign In

Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.