President – 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.
The funeral will take place 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.
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In a statement made available to The Bulrushes today, Friday, 12 June 2026, the Presidency stated that 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,” said Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President.
“President Ramaphosa has directed that the National Flag be flown at half mast from tomorrow, Saturday, 13 June 2026, to Sunday evening, 14 June.”
