The research and publication of this monograph was made possible by the generous funding of the Royal Danish Embassy.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following government
departments, institutions and individuals towards making this research project
possible: the Limpopo Department of Safety, Security & Liaison for their
unwavering support; Ms JJ du Plessis: a particular word of thanks for giving us
access to the department’s research unit; Mr Krish Ranchod who opened his
office and unit to us; and Mr Robert Thenga for accompanying me on many
research trips and for participating in the data collection process and initial
analysis.
From the Department of Justice, Limpopo Regional Office, I thank Advocate
WK Sonti for endorsing this research, and Mr Modise Molekwa for his
participation in the project, including field trips to traditional authorities.
From the Department of Local Government and Housing, I thank Ms Mary
Matumba, Mr Joel Shai, Ms T Shikwambana and Mr Shiviti for their
participation in this research, and for introducing and even accompanying us
to the various traditional authorities.
To my colleagues at the ISS - Ted Leggett, Antoinette Louw, Duxita Mistry,
Sibusiso Masuku, Bilkis Omar, Robyn Pharaoh and Makubetse Sekhonyane -
your continued support is appreciated. I thank the head of the Crime and
Justice Programme at the ISS, Anton du Plessis, for believing in and
supporting this research, for his comments on the drafts, and his editorial
contribution.
I thank all the traditional leaders who participated in this research. A
particular word of thanks to Hosi Ntsanwisi, Kgosi Makgeru and Mr TV
Khuswayo of the House of Traditional Leaders, Limpopo. I also thank Kgosi
Valtyn Kekana and Kgosi Kgabo Moloto for participating in the research and
encouraging traditional leaders under their authority to participate.
Finally, a special word of thanks to Mr David Kgosimore of the University of the North for reviewing this monograph.