No. 2456 Act No. 25, 2000 Government Gazette 22 December 2000 19 TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES ACT, 2000 (b) satisfy himself or herself that such designation is in accordance with the customary law referred to in paragraph (vi) of subsection (1). (8) The chief or head of the traditional community shall at his or her designation under subsection (7), make or subscribe to such oath or solemn affirmation with regard to his or her office as chief or head as the relevant customary law may require. (9) If (a) the provisions of subsection (1) or (7) have not been complied with; or (b) the designation of a chief or head of a traditional community has not been conducted in accordance with the customary law referred to in paragraph (vi) of subsection (1), the designation of the chief or head of the traditional community concerned shall be invalid. (10) If, in respect of a traditional community (a) no customary law r egarding the designation of a chief or head of a traditional community exists; or (b) there is uncertainty or disagreement amongst the members of that community regarding the applicable customary law, the members of that community may elect, subject to the approval of the Minister, a chief or head of the traditional community by a majority vote in a general meeting of the members of that community who have attained the age of 18 years and who are present at that meeting. Recognition of chief or head of traditional community 6. (1) If the Minister is satisfied that a chief or head of a traditional community has been designated in accordance with the requirements of this Act, he or she shall notify the President of such designation in writing, specifying the name, office, traditional title, if any, date of designation of such chief or head, and the name of the traditional community in respect of which such chief or head has been designated. page 19