"A chief is a chief by his people." - South African Proverb

“A chief is a chief by his people.”

- South Africanleadership

Meaning

Leadership derives its legitimacy from the consent and support of the community.

Sotho-Tswana governance is based on kgotla (assembly). A chief who loses his people's trust loses his authority. Leadership is earned, not inherited.

Origin

South African

Language

Sotho

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Ugandan

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Ugandan

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