MODJADJI: President Ramaphosa to attend Rain Queenship this weekend

The Royal Family of Modjadji and the Balobedu dynasty will be rejoicing the recognition of their Queenship status at Mokwakwaila Stadium on Saturday.

The historic event will be graced by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, the Deputy President David Mabuza, Kings, Government Ministers and their Deputies, Premiers, MECs, religious leaders and all members of the diplomatic core.

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The Balobedu community of the Modjadji Queenship is located under Letaba Municipality in the Mopani District.

In 2016 the former President of the Republic of South Africa officially approved the recognition of the Modjadji Queenship in terms of Sec 2 (a) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act 41 of 2003 after it was dethroned to them in 1972 by the apartheid regime.

This is the first Queenship in the Republic of South Africa.

In the meantime, the Royal Family has appointed Bakhoma Mpapatla Modjadji as the regent until Queen Masalanabo Modjadji vii takes the reigns.

On Friday April 6, there will be a gala dinner at Shiloh Lodge near Maphalle Village, Greater Letaba Municipality.