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Traditional Leaders In A Democracy - Resources, Respect And Resistance (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,480
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Traditional Leaders In A Democracy - Resources, Respect And Resistance (Paperback)

The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

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Post-1994, South Africa’s traditional leaders have fought for recognition, and positioned themselves as major players in our political landscape. Yet their role in a democracy is contested, with leaders often accused of abusing power, disregarding human rights, expropriating resources and promoting tribalism. Some argue that democracy and traditional leadership are irredeemably opposed and cannot co-exist.

Meanwhile, shifts in the political economy of the former bantustans - the introduction of platinum mining in particular - have attracted new interests and conflicts to these areas, with chiefs often designated as custodians of community interests. This edited volume explores how chieftaincy is practised, experienced and contested in contemporary South Africa. It explores how those living under the authority of chiefs, in a modern democracy, negotiate or resist these politics in their respective areas.

Chapters in this book are organised around three major sites of contest in the area of traditional leadership: leadership, land and law.

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Imprint: MISTRA Publishers
Country of origin: South Africa
Release date: February 2019
Authors: The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 978-0-639-92383-3
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > African history > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Political oppression & persecution > General
Books > History > African history > General
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LSN: 0-639-92383-6
Barcode: 9780639923833

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