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LIVE: Pretoria High Court hears the challenge for the Balobedu throne

SABC News South Africa · 02 September 2026 at 09:53

LIVE: Pretoria High Court hears the challenge for the Balobedu throne

The long-awaited challenge for the Balobedu throne is set to be heard at the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Prince Lekukela Modjadji is seeking to interdict President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recognition of his sister, Queen Masalanabo Modjadji, as the rightful monarch.

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LIVE: Pretoria High Court hears the challenge for the Balobedu throne

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