First Nation Indigenous leaders, cultural houses, structures, activists and members         C326_020           C326_012a   C326_012b     C326_040 Click on any thumbnail for a 800x600 pixel size and Slide Show Legislative Convention By Zenzile Khoisan On Monday, 26 March 20012, more than 30 leaders from within the ranks of the Western Cape First Nation Indigenous movement met at the Cape Town City Lodge with representatatives of the Department of Traditional Affairs. The meeting was chaired by Mr Cecil LeFleur, leader of the Griqua National Convention, who also currently serves as chairman of the National KhoiSan Council (NKC). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the feelings of the Western Cape Khoi and Boesman (San) leaders toward the Traditional Affairs Bill on which the Parliament and the National Council of Provinces will soon deliberate. The meeting was also called to assess the current situation among Khoisan communities on the ground whose lives will, in numerous ways, be affected by the bill if and when it is passed by Parliament and becomes law. Another major objective of the meeting was to discuss the current status of the National KhoiSan Council and to chart a collective and unified way forward. Read more ... Other Events MAMRE Special Assignment Indigenous Survivors Print Top