Thulare v Thulare and Others In Re: Thulare and Another v Thulare and Others (8767/2021)
Thulare v Thulare and Others In Re: Thulare and Another v Thulare and Others (8767/2021) [2022] ZALMPPHC 53 (19 October 2022)
The court found that the meeting of 28 February 2021 was the only properly constituted royal family meeting, attended by the requisite immediate and close relatives as required by statute and custom. The decision to appoint Morwamohube Ernest Thulare as Acting King and seed raiser was valid and in accordance with Bapedi tradition, which dictates that in the absence of a candle wife and hereditary successor, the most senior brother is appointed to revive the house. The meetings convened by Manyaku Maria Thulare on 21 February and 9 March 2021 were not properly constituted, attended only by a l…
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- Traditional Leadership Succession
- Customary Law Application
- Royal Family Composition
- Acting Traditional Leader Recognition
- Limpopo Traditional Leadership Act
- Khoi San Leadership Act