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Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003)

Chapter 2 : Traditional Communities and Traditional Councils

5. Partnerships between municipalities and traditional councils

 

 

(1) The national government and all provincial governments must promote partnerships between municipalities and traditional councils through legislative or other measures.

 

(2) Any partnership between a municipality and a traditional council must—
(a) be based on the principles of mutual respect and recognition of the status and roles of the respective parties; and
(b) be guided by and based on the principles of co-operative governance.

 

(3) A traditional council may enter into a service delivery agreement with a municipality in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), and any other applicable legislation.