Land Dispute Highlights Tension Between Traditional and Formal Law
A land ownership dispute in Tshandama village, Limpopo, has sparked controversy over the intersection of traditional laws and formal land ownership laws in tribal areas.
At the center of the dispute is Humbulani Nenzhelele, a lifelong resident of Tshandama, who claims his partially built home was demolished on the orders of Headman Takalani Netshandama without a court order.
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 on his stand, issued threats of eviction, and began demolishing structures.
- Unclear land ownership in traditional communities
- Tension between traditional and formal law
- Dispute over land ownership in Tshandama village
Author's summary: Land dispute in Limpopo highlights tension between traditional and formal law.