By Celani Sikhakhane
- Eight parties met the Zulu King’s delegation in Parliament and said they would support proposed Ingonyama Trust changes for rural communities.
- The royal panel wants the King to appoint board members, while KwaZulu-Natal’s premier and legislature would handle rules and oversight.
Eight political parties have promised to back the Zulu King on proposed changes to the Ingonyama Trust.
The parties met with a royal group during a two-day gathering in Cape Town. They agreed to support changes that will benefit people living in rural areas under traditional leadership.
Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the prime minister to the Zulu monarch, led the royal group. His deputy, Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, joined him. Traditional leaders, members of the royal family and legal experts were also part of the group.
They met with lawmakers from the ANC, DA, MKP, EFF, Bosa, ACDP, FF Plus and Rise Mzansi.
The main goal is to give the Zulu King the power to choose the people who sit on the Ingonyama Trust Board.
“The main objective was to present proposed amendments to the Ingonyama Trust Act,” Buthelezi said.
He said they also want the KwaZulu-Natal premier to sign the rules for the board into law.
Another planned change is for lawmakers in KwaZulu-Natal to monitor the board’s work. The changes aim to help the people who live on the land managed by the trust.
Pictured above: The Zulu Monarch’s delegation meets political parties in Parliament over proposed Ingonyama Trust changes.
Image source: Cogta
