Traditional Affairs begins process of recognising King of Amampondo

Government begins process of recognising King of Amampondo  

The Constitutional Court on 11 September 2018 upheld the findings of the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims that Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau is the rightful King of AmaMpondo. 

Government has begun the process of implementing the court judgment by recognising Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau as the King of the amaMpondo people. The process for recognition of a king or a queen is outlined in Section 9(2)(a) and (b) of Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act. According to Section 9(2)(a) and (b) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act ‘the recognition of a person as a king or a queen in terms of subsection (1) (b) must be done by way of (a) a notice in the Gazette recognising the person identified as a king or queen, and (b) the issuing of a certificate of recognition to the identified person. 

Meanwhile, the Royal Family of amaMpondo aseNyandeni Kingship is scheduled to host the umembathiso ceremony of their traditional leader, King Mangaliso Ndamase on 3 October 2018 at Nyandeni Great Place, Libode in the Eastern Cape.  

AmaMpondo ase Nyandeni were recognised as a deemed Kingship by the President of the Republic of South Africa on 05 November 2010. In terms of Section 28 (9) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework, the recognition of a deemed King lapses on the death of the incumbent king, or as provided for in terms of Section 28(9) of the Act.  

The Minister wishes the Royal Family well with the umembathiso ceremony. 

Minister Mkhize met with Kumkani Zanozuko and Kumkani Ndamase on Tuesday 25 September 2018 and urged the two royal families to work together in a manner that will ensure unity and cooperation within the AmaMpondo people. Discussions are ongoing with the two royal families. 

In terms of the culture and traditions of AmaMpondo, the two Houses respect each other and recognise each other’s positions as descendants of King Faku.

Enquiries:
Musa Zondi
Spokesperson
Cell: 072 800 6449

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