The Griqua Traditional council in Kokstad in southern KwaZulu-Natal is hosting its first annual Griqua festival following the easing of lockdown regulations. The event is aimed at promoting and reviving Griqua traditional culture. Kokstad was named after the Griqua chief Adam Kok the Third who settled there in 1863. High commissioner of the Griqua Aboriginal, Rosemary Rodrigues says the purpose of the festival is to foster unity amongst the Griquas. “Because of COVID, we had to put a hold on it. The purpose of the event is to unite our Griqua nation, to enlighten them on what is happening amon…