CHAPTER 12 TRADITIONAL LEADERS AND CUSTOMARY LAW 161. Traditional Chiefs and other Traditional Leaders (1) The institution, status and role of traditional chiefs and other traditional leaders, according to customary law, will be recognized. (2) An Act of Parliament will provide for the role of traditional chiefs and other traditional leaders in maters affecting local communities, including the application of customary. (3) Customary law will, subject to this Constitution, be recognized. 71