Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2019 (No. 2 of 2019). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003, so as to make provision for extended timeframes within which kingship or queenship councils and traditional councils must be established; to provide for extended timeframes within which community authorities have to be disestablished; to align the term of office of tribal authorities, traditional councils and kingship or queenship councils with the term of the National House of Traditional Leaders; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject General Keyword Local government Governance Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act amends the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 by extending the period within which a recognised kingship or queenship must establish a kingship or queenship council. The Act currently determines that a kingship or queenship council must be established within one year from the date of recognition of the kingship or queenship. A number of kingships were recognised in following decisions by the then Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims. However, no councils were established in time. Full text English Website www.gov.za References - Legislation Amends Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (No. 41 of 2003). Legislation | South Africa | 2003 Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Local government, Community management, Governance, Equity, Economic/social/cultural rights, Human rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX