Royal Mzansi column: Traditional leaders accused of failing women and children

Royal Mzansi column: Traditional leaders accused of failing women and children

Traditional leaders are meant to help protect women and children. But in many villages across South Africa, some are accused of doing the opposite, writes Celani Sikhakhane in Royal Mzansi column.  Women and children are still said to face abuse under some traditional councils. In some cases, they are forced to live under harsh rules that leave them powerless and afraid. Some women are pushed out of their homes after their husbands die. They can…