“Our thoughts remain with the royal family and all who mourn his passing during this challenging time. I wish to convey my deepest condolences to his family and join the Amandebele nation and all South Africans in mourning the departure of this great leader,” said Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on her Facebook page.
READ: Condolence message by Minister Dlamini-Zuma on the passing of Inkosi Mahlangu
Mahlangu served as the chairperson of the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Committee of the House of Traditional Leaders from 2007 to 2012. He later joined the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders where he became the chairperson.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Mahlangu’s passing during his national address on July 16. The MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, Busi Shiba, conveyed his condolences to the family.
“We wish the Mahlangu royal family and the entire Ndzundza Mabusa Traditional Council strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.” “Ikosi Mahlangu was very instrumental in the bolstering of traditional leadership’s role in local government and he fought relentlessly to infuse constitutional democracy and ideals of cooperative governance. His presence will be dearly missed. The institution of traditional leadership in Mpumalanga and South Africa will never be the same again,” said Shiba.
The chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders in Mpumalanga, Inkhosi Sandile Ngomane, also sent his heartfelt condolences to the Mahlangu royal family and the Ndebele nation.
