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Indigenous Conflict Resolution Systems: Building Cultural Peace and Social Solidarity Among Indigenous Communities in South Africa

Indigenous Conflict Resolution Systems: Building Cultural Peace and Social Solidarity Among Indigenous Communities in South Africa

Tlou Maggie Masenya
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781799836650|ISBN10: 1799836657|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799836667|EISBN13: 9781799836674
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3665-0.ch010
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Masenya, Tlou Maggie. "Indigenous Conflict Resolution Systems: Building Cultural Peace and Social Solidarity Among Indigenous Communities in South Africa." Natural Healing as Conflict Resolution, edited by Rebecca Nicholson, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 226-241. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3665-0.ch010

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Masenya, T. M. (2021). Indigenous Conflict Resolution Systems: Building Cultural Peace and Social Solidarity Among Indigenous Communities in South Africa. In R. Nicholson (Ed.), Natural Healing as Conflict Resolution (pp. 226-241). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3665-0.ch010

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Masenya, Tlou Maggie. "Indigenous Conflict Resolution Systems: Building Cultural Peace and Social Solidarity Among Indigenous Communities in South Africa." In Natural Healing as Conflict Resolution, edited by Rebecca Nicholson, 226-241. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3665-0.ch010

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Abstract

African tribal societies still rely upon indigenous conflict resolution systems as well as cultural sources to uphold the values of peace, tolerance, solidarity, and respect for one another. The purpose of this chapter was to examine the efficacy of indigenous conflict resolution systems in building peace and promoting social solidarity among indigenous communities in South Africa. Data collection was largely based on critical review of literature relating to the application of indigenous conflict resolution systems in resolving conflicts among indigenous communities. Social capital, Ubuntu, and social solidarity were also used as underpinning theories to guide the study. Findings revealed territorial expansion, resource competition, inheritance or land boundaries, misunderstanding over succession, indebtedness, chieftaincy, adulterous affairs, family property, breach of contract, murder, allegations of bewitchment, theft, matrimonial fall-outs, and cattle raiding as the main causes of violence conflict in indigenous communities. However, the absence of clear policy in the application of indigenous conflict resolution system has been found to be a limiting factor, although these systems are effective in resolving conflicts, building peace, and promoting social solidarity among indigenous communities. Socio-cultural norms and values embedded in indigenous communities have remained an integral part of every organized society. The study thus recommended the establishment of indigenous institutions of governance based on norms, values and principles of conflict resolution and peace building.

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