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Princess Masalanabo Modjadji has been formally acknowledged by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the sole legally recognized queen in South Africa, holding the title of Balobedu Queenship.
According to the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act’s Sections 8(3)(a) and (b), as well as Section 12(8)(a), Queen Modjaji VII, also referred to as the Rain Queen, has been recognized.
When Queen Modjadji was just 16 years old and “could not legally ascend the throne,” the Queenship of the Balobedu was acknowledged in 2016, according to a statement from the Presidency.
Since then, until she became 18, the now-Queen’s maternal uncle, His Royal Highness Prince Mpapatla Modjadji, has served as her Regent.
“The Queen has turned 18 and ascends the throne as Queen Modjadji VII of [the] Balobedu nation. In accordance with Section 12(8)(a) of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act of 2019, as soon as the successor to the position of a queen/king ceases to be a minor, the rightful successor must be recognised by the President as the queen/king.
“A certificate of recognition must be issued after her/his name has been published in the Gazette,”
The Presidency described Queen Modjaji VII’s legal recognition as a “new chapter and is a moment of great significance to the rich history of Balobedu Nation”.
“On behalf of government, President Ramaphosa wishes Her Majesty a long and prosperous reign and looks forward to working with Her Majesty and the Royal Family in advancing socio-economic development of people living under the jurisdiction of [the] Balobedu Queenship,” said the Presidency in a statement
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