AmaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile has been laid to rest in King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape.
The queen was buried at Mngqesha Great Place in King Williams Town.
She died after a short illness at Cecelia Makhiwane hospital.
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a Special Official Funeral for the late Queen on Friday.
The 56-year-old Queen was wife to the late AmaRharhabe King Maxhoba Sandile.
She was also the sister of the Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini.
On Sunday, Queen Noloyiso Sandile’s 28-year-old son Prince Jonguxolo Sandile was named as her successor.
The announcement was made during her funeral.
Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe paid tribute the queen, saying she was instrumental in the empowerment of women.
“On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, I wish to offer my deep and profound condolences to the AmaRharhabe Kingdom at large on the passing
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