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Namibia: Maharero house defends giving children’s inheritance to uncles – News

Namibia: Maharero house defends giving children’s inheritance to uncles – News

Africa Links 24 with Veripuami Kangumine
Published on 2024-07-30 17:00:00

… ‘simply following tradition’

The Maharero Traditional Authority is under fire after it allegedly handed over a man’s land to his brothers, instead of his children after his death.

This disregards the provisions of the Omaheke Communal Land Board in the Omaheke region, the children of Siegfried Katjatenja say.

According to these provisions, the deceased’s property should be handed over to his immediate family after his death, they say.
The traditional authority, however,…

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