Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Kgosi Seatlholo

Chairperson National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders

1.Chairperson of the Southern African Network of Traditional Leaders in Drug Demand Reduction (SANTLDDR)
Currently serving as the Chairperson of the Southern African Network of Traditional Leaders in Drug Demand Reduction elected during the Continental Technical Experts’ Consultative Session on Drug Demand Reduction that took place on 10-13 December 2024 in Arusha, Tanzania. He leads Chairpersons of the National Councils of Traditional Leaders in all participating SADC Countries in the efforts to fight against drug and substance use in traditional communities.

2.Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL)
Kgosi is the current Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. Prior to being elected as the Chairperson he served as the Deputy Chairperson of the NHTKL. 

3.Member of the North West Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders.
He is also a member of the North West Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. 

4.Senior Traditional Leader (Kgosi) of Barolong Boo Rapulana Traditional Community in the North West Province
Kgosi is the Senior Traditional Leader of Barolong Boo Rapulana Traditional Community in the North West Province. In addition to his passion for rural development, Kgosi also has a vested interest in indigenous knowledge systems with the aim of ensuring rural communities also utilise their traditional knowledge passed through generations in navigating life challenges and also enabling socioeconomic livelihoods in communities.

5.Academic Accomplishments
His academic accomplishments include: B.A. Degree in Political Leadership And Citizenship 2020 (UNISA); B.Tech. in Business Administration, 2011 (UJ) and many other academic accolades .


2025 Agenda Sessions

Voices of Industry Spotlight - Future-proofing African mining, today

Monday 03 February 09:50 - 10:30 CTICC1

Opening Ceremony

Add to calendar 02/03/2025 09:50 02/03/2025 10:30 Voices of Industry Spotlight - Future-proofing African mining, today CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg

Strengthening social cohesion and sustainable partnerships Between traditional communities and the m

  • Assessing the social, environmental, and economic impacts of mining on traditional communities 
  • Examining how traditional leadership can effectively engage with mining companies and the government and establish effective partnerships 
  • Explore mechanisms to balance surface and underground mining rights 
  • Propose actionable solutions to promote social cohesion and address environmental degradation 

Monday 03 February 13:15 - 14:15 CTICC2

Intergovernmental Summit Track 1

Add to calendar 02/03/2025 13:15 02/03/2025 14:15 Strengthening social cohesion and sustainable partnerships Between traditional communities and the m
  • Assessing the social, environmental, and economic impacts of mining on traditional communities 
  • Examining how traditional leadership can effectively engage with mining companies and the government and establish effective partnerships 
  • Explore mechanisms to balance surface and underground mining rights 
  • Propose actionable solutions to promote social cohesion and address environmental degradation 
CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg