Traditional and Cultural Practices in South Africa

Ukuthwala has been criticized and its practice misunderstood. it is therefore pivotal to make mention that we should first understand its genuine intent. By detailing the background on Ukuthwala listing the forms of Ukuthwala briefly explain cultures of other Ethnic groupings in relation to Ukuthwala and the distinction between Ukuthwala and other royal practices the Author seeks to reconcile Human Rights and this phenomenon called Ukuthwala guided by participants'' responses to questions and also by looking at the Constitutional and other legislative principles and provisions with the whole intention to regulate and legitimize the practice.