US EditionCabinet ‘Disgusted’ over Illegal Coronation of Nigerian Chief, Says Ntshavheni
Cabinet said the event had no legal effect and directed law enforcement and diplomats to respond after protests turned violent.
- South Africa's Cabinet officially condemned the alleged coronation of a Nigerian national as a traditional leader in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape on Thursday, declaring the event legally invalid and without constitutional standing.
- Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni described the event as a 'mere kindergarten gimmick' with no legal effect, emphasizing that traditional leadership is strictly governed by the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.
- The incident triggered protests in KuGompo City, with some demonstrations turning violent; Ntshavheni acknowledged that while community grievances may be legitimate, violent responses undermine the rule of law.
- Government directed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to continue engaging with Nigerian authorities, following an apology from the Nigerian High Commission regarding the 'unacceptable conduct' of the coronation.
- Ntshavheni reaffirmed strong fraternal ties between Pretoria and Abuja, while warning that visitors must respect South African laws and that authorities will decisively address actions undermining state authority.
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Cabinet slams ‘Nigerian king’ coronation as kindergarten gimmick
South Africa’s Cabinet has condemned the alleged coronation of a Nigerian national as a traditional leader in the Eastern Cape, declaring it legally invalid. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said government would pursue both law enforcement action and diplomatic engagement following the incident. Ntshavheni described the coronation as “a mere kindergarten gimmick” with no legal effect. She said the event, held in KuGompo, violated…
‘Nigerian king’ coronation a ‘kindergarten gimmick’: Ntshavheni
The government has dismissed the controversial “coronation” of a Nigerian national in the Eastern Cape as illegitimate, with minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni describing the incident as a “kindergarten gimmick” with no legal standing.
Cabinet ‘disgusted’ over illegal coronation of Nigerian chief, says Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the alleged installation of a Nigerian national as an Igbo king in East London is invalid, as authorities warn against violence following unrest linked to the event.
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