HRH Ikosi (Chief) Sipho Etwell Mahlangu of Ndundza Mabusa traditional authority of Ndundza mabhoko or Ndzundza Ndebele people of South Africa. He succeded his late father as chief in 2005. He was also chairman of the national house of traditional leaders, South Africa since 2017, a position which had been held by his father before... Continue Reading →
We mourn the passing of HRH Nkosikazi Fikeni of amaXesibe traditional council, Mpondo aseQaukeni Kingdom, South Africa . She was the acting chief/regent for her son who is the chief of amaXesibe traditional council She was also the cousin in law and representative of Queen Regent Lombekiso MaSobhuza Sigcau of amaMpondo aseQaukeni Kingdom to the... Continue Reading →
Chief Ockert Lewies of Griqua people of South Africa passed away after a long battle with cancer. Photo : @Sisandankoala The Griqua people are mixed heritage people between the European colonial men and khoikhoi & Tswana women. Photo : Ockert Lewies Now the predominantly speak Afrikaaner language but are still fighting to conserve their language... Continue Reading →
HRH Chief Bakhulule Phikolomzi Langa of amaNgcwangule clan, Zwaligugi traditional council under Mpondo Kingdom (aseNyandeni right royal house), South Africa. The royal chief is married to four wives with 15 children. Among his children is HM great wife Queen Siyonwabele Langa Matiwane of Mpondomise kingdom of amaMpondomise people of South Africa (great wife of King... Continue Reading →
Paramount chief (Kgosi) Lehasa II Matholela Moloi is the current and 6th monarch of Makgolokowe-A-Mafehleng clan, South Africa Born in 1979, he succeded his late grandfather, father and uncle to be the 6th monarch. He has six children with two being late. Kgosi Lehasa II Matholela Moloi popularly known as Dr Lucas Moloi is an... Continue Reading →
The first female chief in Tsonga history. HRH Chief (Hosi) Tinyiko Lwandlamuni Philia Nwamitwa II of Valoyi (Nwamitwa) traditional authority of Valoyi clan, South Africa She changed history as the first female chief challenged the male succession tradition in the courts and won in 2008. She is the daughter of late Chief (Hosi) Fofoza Nwamitwa... Continue Reading →
Kgoshi (Chief) Billy Sekwane Mampuru III of BaPedi ba Mamone traditional authority under BaPedi Kingdom, South Africa has passed on. Photo courtesy of Jacob Zuma/twitter He was crowned in 1999 after his mother had reigned as regent. He hails from the mampuru royal house, part of the larger Sekhukune royal family that reigns the BaPedi... Continue Reading →
Mankessim town was the capital of the mankessim kingdom and the heartland of the Fante people of Ghana. Mankessim kingdom existed from 1252-1844. Mankessim is still the traditional headquarters of the Fante people of Ghana. HM Paramount chief or monarch (omanhene) Omanhene Osagyefo Amanfo Edu iv of Mankessim traditional area, Fante ethnic group of Ghana.... Continue Reading →
Togbe (Divisional chief or traditional ruler) Osei iii of Godenu, Ghana.He was selected for the throne in 2002 succeeding his late grandfather.The traditional ruler has previously served in the ghana education service and Ghana police service before taking the role of leadership.
Late Paramount chief Kuol Deng Kuol (Kuol Adol) of the Ngok Dinka tribe of Abyei region, Sudan.He was a very influential figure in the south sudan region heading the 9 chiefdoms of the Ngok Dinka tribe.He was killed among others in 2013 after his UN interim security force for Abyei convoy was attacked by the... Continue Reading →
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