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President Ramaphosa has legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the Queen of the Balobedu Queenship in Limpopo.
THE Balobedu Nation in Limpopo will finally have its Rain Queen.
This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the Queen of the Balobedu Queenship.
The Balobedu Queenship in Limpopo was recognised by the government on 31 March 2016 in terms of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003), and it’s the only legally recognised queenship in the country.
Queen Masalanabo Modjadji, being only 10 years old, was legally unable to ascend the throne.
As a result, since the time of the recognition of the queenship, Prince Mpapatla Modjadji, who is Queen Masalanabo’s maternal uncle, held the fort for her as a regent until she turned 18.
From left: Princess Masalanabo Modjadji takes the reigns from the then Balobedu regent Prince Mpapatla Modjadji.
The Queen has now turned 18 and ascends the throne as Queen Modjadji VII of the Balobedu Nation.
President Ramaphosa’s spokesman, Vincent Magwenya, said under Section 12(8)(a) of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act of 2019, as soon as the successor to the position of a queen/king ceases to be a minor, the rightful successor must be recognised by the president as the queen/king.
“A certificate of recognition must be issued after her/his name has been published in the Gazette,” he said.
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Ramaphosa has, therefore, legally recognised Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII in terms of Section 8(3)(a) and (b) read with Section 12(8)(a) of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.
“Recognition of Queen Modjadji VII introduces a new chapter and is a moment of great significance to the rich history of the Balobedu Nation,” he said.
Magwenya said on behalf of the government, President Ramaphosa wishes Queen Masalanabo a long and prosperous reign and looks forward to working with her and the royal family in advancing the socio-economic development of people living under the jurisdiction of the Balobedu Queenship.
Gabriel Selomela, spokesman for the Balobedu Royal Nation, said they are happy and thank God, amadlozi, and everyone who has been part and parcel of the journey.
“It’s been a tough journey with trials and tribulations, and we are delighted that God has done what is right. Queen Masalanabo has been a queen since she was born,” he said.
Selomela said the coronation event will be on 12 March 2025 in Bolobedu.
“Queen Masalanabo has already taken over the baton to lead her nation when she turned 18 in January 2023. We’ll consult with her on issues that need her approval including the signing of some documents,” he said.
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