By Lungile Ntimba
Princess Masalanabo Modjadji has been legally recognised as the Queen VII of the Balobedu Queenship by President Cyril Ramaphosa in line with the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act.
She was initially recognised as the only Queenship in the country in 2016 by the government in terms of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act.
During that time, she was a minor at 10-years-old and could not legally ascend the throne, therefore, her maternal uncle, Prince Mpapatla Modjadji, served as regent until she reached the legal age of 18.
According to the law, when the rightful successor to the position of a queen/king ceases to be a minor, the successor must be recognised by the president and a certificate of recognition must be issued after her/his name has been published in the Government Gazette.
The president said the recognition of Queen Modjadji introduced a new chapter and a moment of great significance to the rich history of Balobedu Nation.
Ramaphosa wished the Queen a long and prosperous reign, saying he was looking forward to working with her and the royal family in advancing socio-economic development of people living under the jurisdiction of Balobedu Queenship.
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