The long-awaited Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Act will come into effect from 1 April.
The act gives formal recognition to the Khoisan leadership.
The government has committed itself to effectively implement the act and integrate the Khoisan into traditional leadership structures.
President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday with the National Khoisan Council ahead of the implementation of the Traditional and Khoisan leadership Act in April.
He said in a statement the act would for the first time give formal recognition to the Khoisan leadership.
"This commencement of the act is a historic development. The meeting discussed the need for members of Khoisan communities to be involved in land reform programmes and rural economic development.
"It also discussed transitional issues during implementation of the Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Act."
The president applauded the council for its efforts over many years to ensure the recognition of the status of the Khoisan communities.
Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensure the effective implementation of the act and the integration of the Khoisan into traditional leadership structures.
"This marks the start of a new era for the development of Khoi and San of South Africa. This is a path that we must walk together," he said.
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