# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called on traditional and Khoi San leaders to work with government in planning, service delivery, and uplifting communities. Speaking in Pretoria, Mashatile urged leaders to reject harmful cultural practices and support gender equality. He highlighted their role in tackling crime, substance abuse, and unemployment, while promoting unity to build a safer, inclusive, and prosperous South Africa:
Mashatile urges traditional leaders to partner in nation building [SOUND]
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