Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa said his office will not recognise applications from chiefs who have no proof of lineage or land to lead their subjects.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, says the de-gazetted Chief of the Tsoaxu Daman Traditional Authority, Joshua Seibeb, could be reinstated if he complies with the ministry and community directives.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has once again urged all involved parties in an ongoing Witbooi clan's chieftaincy succession dispute to find common ground and work towards a lasting solution.
He made the call during a meeting with clan members in Gibeon.
Former Mafwe Litunga Richard Mamili V has died aged 92.
The death of Litunga Mamili, who died in Rundu Hospital, was announced by the Mafwe Traditional Authority.
His death coincided with the Lusata annual cultural festival, which he founded 43 years ago.
