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The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

06/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/12/2026 09:27

President Ramaphosa declares a Special Official Funeral Category 1 in honour of His Majesty King Makhosoke II of Amandebele

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late King Makhosoke II - Enock Makhosoke Mabhena - of the amaNdebele Nation will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1, with military honours, on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

His Majesty King Makhosoke II, the traditional leader of the amaNdebele akwaManala, passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, 09 June 2026, after 40 years on the throne.

The funeral of His Majesty will take place at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, on Sunday, 14 June. The proceedings will include ceremonial elements provided by the South African National Defence Force.

President Ramaphosa reiterates his deep condolences to the Royal Household, Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, amaNdebele and the Basotho nation from whom Her Majesty is descended, as they prepare to bid a final farewell to the King.

President Ramaphosa has directed that the National Flag be flown at half mast from tomorrow, Saturday, 13 June 2026, to Sunday evening, 14 June.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - [email protected]

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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