KZN govt calls for ‘calm & constructive engagement’ after Ingonyama Trust dissolution

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has called for calm and constructive dialogues following the dissolution of the Ingonyama Trust.

Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development Mzwanele Nyhontso dissolved the board following the resignation of two of its members.

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For some time now, allegations of maladministration have been levelled against the board's running of the trust.

Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli’s spokesperson, Lindelani Mbatha, said, “The premier further reiterated the provincial government’s readiness to work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders in ensuring that the objectives of the trust are preserved and strengthened, particularly in relation to effective land management, infrastructure development, and the unlocking of economic opportunities within trust-held land.”

He added that the premier wants to see cooperation.

“The premier calls for calm and constructive engagement during this period of transition and reaffirms the importance of cooperative governance in addressing matters of land, development, and traditional leadership with the sensitivity and respect they deserve.”