Land Dispute Highlights Tension Between Traditional and Formal Law
A land ownership dispute in Tshandama village, Limpopo, has underscored the unclear intersection of traditional laws and formal land ownership laws in tribal areas.
At the center of the controversy is Humbulani Nenzhelele, a lifelong resident of Tshandama, who claims his partially built home was unlawfully demolished on the orders of Headman Takalani Netshandama.
"I was born and raised in Tshandama. My family has lived and died here."
Nenzhelele alleges that the headman and his subjects forcibly stopped construction, issued threats of eviction, and began demolishing structures without a court order.
The dispute raises questions about who owns land in traditional communities - the individual or the traditional authority.
Author's summary: Tension between traditional and formal law.
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