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Deposed king’s great-grandson wins right to throne

17 January 2020 - 08:00 By Dave Chambers
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The High Court in Mthatha has directed President Cyril Ramaphosa to recognise Luzuko Matiwane as the king of the AmaMpondomise.
The High Court in Mthatha has directed President Cyril Ramaphosa to recognise Luzuko Matiwane as the king of the AmaMpondomise.
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More than a century after colonial authorities declared an Eastern Cape king a commoner, a judge has declared his great-grandson the rightful heir to the AmaMpondomise throne.

This also means Miss SA Zozibini Tunzi has another reason to celebrate after being crowned Miss Universe.

 

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