LIMPOPO villagers want the Constitutional Court to confirm that the collection of levies and taxes by traditional leaders – including for buying a new car and paying for proof of address letters – is unconstitutional and invalid.
The group of about a dozen residents from the villages includes Ingwana Mohlaba, Marhambu Chauke, Mamila Baloyi, Mahasha Mmalekutu, Motsilu Boima, Mphamela Mashego, Magate Maphoto, Chwene Mafikeng, Masekela Mathekga, Aaron Mogo- boya, Thomas Mbanyela and their representative Nkuzi Development Trust.
The villagers are up against seven traditional authorities – Mukhomi, Mavembe, Modjadji, Matlala, Moletjie, Mogoboya and Machaka.
Among the levies and rates being challenged are those imposed to raise money for a specific purpose, including in one instance for a new car for the chief, as well as fines that are often imposed…
