KZN Amakhosi graduation a ‘historic’ moment for province

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has hailed the graduation of 50 Amakhosi from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on Tuesday as a historic moment for the province. The Amakhosi graduation followed their completion of a one-year Leadership and Good Governance programme. Speaking at the graduation of the Amakhosi in Durban, Buthelezi said the skills learnt by the traditional leaders were of benefit to the communities they presided over.

“We can’t transform our communities unless we empower our leaders. The Amakhosi will use the knowledge and skills they received to drive development in their communities,” he said. The programme, which was launched in 2012, was at some point suspended before being revived by KZN Cogta last year.

Inkosi Bhekisizwe Biyela ugcizelele ukuthi Amakhosi kumele aqaphele abacebisayo, angasabi iqiniso, futhi ahole izizwe ngobuqotho, ukuthembeka nokusebenza ngenhliziyo evulekile.pic.twitter.com/DyXVne5WNe Buthelezi said the graduation of the 50 Amakhosi and the skills they learnt was proof that the department’s investment was not in vain. “Today will go down in history as a turning point for the governance of KwaZulu-Natal, a day when ancient tradition meets the modern state in a powerful historic embrace. “Amakhosi will today return to their communities, not just as custodians of the past but as architects of a brighter future “To UKZN, you have proved that you can be a bridge between indigenous knowledge and modern knowledge,” he said.