To be a House of traditional leaders that ensures efficient and effective leadership and service delivery by the institution of
traditional leadership for the advancement of the interests of traditional communities.
Thus the House must:

• Ensure that it operates in a manner prescribed in its statutory mandate;
• Promote the development of rural communities;
• Work together with other primary stakeholders in the execution of its mandate;
• Participate effectively in legislative and policy processes;
• Ensure that the status and dignity of the institution of traditional leadership is restored, enhanced and preserved in
South Africa, Africa and the world;
• Develop programs to address its capacity related challenges;
• Promote the preservation of language and culture of the African people in line with section 30 and 31 of the
Constitution.