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Motshekga, royals cross swords over Bolobedu throne

'Royalty seeks to snub Masalabo to spite me'

The Modjadji Royal Council says its decision to identify the next monarch of Balobedu nation and set an inauguration date was a part of custom and informing the people so they can prepare for the ceremony.

The council was responding to a court challenge by ANC MP Mathole Motshekga, who has dragged the Modjadji royalty  and regent Mpapatla Modjadji to court over the decision to identify Prince Lekukela as the next king of Balobedu nation, who will be inaugurated in October 2022...

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