Administration Quote by Thabo Mbeki
“This is community land that belongs to particular clans, and therefore, it must go back and its administration and the determination as to what to do, must rest in the hand of the communities. That is why you have these committees, among whose members, of course, they will be traditional leaders. You will have these collectives, which must then deal with the land, the issue of communal rights.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Land Reform, 1998
Land should be managed by the communities that inhabit it, with traditional leaders guiding decisions to respect communal rights.
In simple terms: Communities control their own land.
Key Takeaway
Empower local governance.
Themes
land rights
community
governance
tradition
justice
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
political
social.
When to use this quote
- rural development
- policy making
- community meetings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
decolonization
self-determination
policy
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure fair representation of all community members?
- How can traditional leadership adapt to contemporary challenges?
A Different Perspective
Balancing traditional authority with modern legal frameworks can be complex.
