Bulelani Lobengula

King[3] Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo is currently the 3rd king of the Mthwakazi kingdom. He succeeded King Lobengula who was overthrown by colonial forces during the deadly 1893 First Matabele War. His coronation took place in a private ceremony on the 28th of September, 2018.[2] He held his first Imbizo[4] in Beria Park Johannesburg 2019.[5]

King Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo[1]
Reign28 September 2018 - present[2]
Coronation28 September 2018[3]
PredecessorLobengula
Born (1986-02-13) 13 February 1986
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Full name
Bulelani Collins Lobengula Khumalo
HouseHouse of Khumalo
FatherPrince Humphrey Mncedisi Lobengula[1]

Born in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Khumalo grew up a South African citizen and served in the army. He was identified by the royal Khumalo family[6] and traditional leaders as heir to the King Mzilikazi throne.

History

King Bulelani Lobengula was the first to take up rule in the Mthwakazi Kingdom following a 124-year defunctory period. He became the 3rd King in September 2018 after the disappearance of King Lobengula more than 124 years ago.[7] He currently resides in Ntabamhlophe royal palace.[8] Despite several attempts to block his coronation by the Mashonaland led Zimbabwean Government, King Bulelani Lobengula was crowned in a private ceremony by royal Khumalo house.[9]

Many congratulatory messages were sent to the new king from many civic societies, as well as from his subjects, notably including the firebrand restorationist political movement the Mthwakazi Republic Party which, since 2014, fought for the restoration of Mthwakazi kingdom.[10]

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References
  1. "Ndebele King Bulelani Khumalo explains his royal linage". News Break.
  2. "Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo installed as King of Ndebele nation". Zimbabwe News Now. October 2, 2018.
  3. "New Ndebele King CROWNED in top secret ceremony". October 3, 2018.
  4. "imbizo - Wiktionary". en.wiktionary.org.
  5. "Khumalo-Anointed Ndebele King Bulelani Lobhengula Promises to Set Up Biogas, Electricity Projects". VOA.
  6. "House of Khumalo", Wikipedia, 2020-03-03, retrieved 2020-08-06
  7. "Prince Lobengula Khumalo to be crowned new king". SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. July 8, 2018.
  8. "Mzilikazi royal palace officially opened near Kaapmuiden". July 12, 2018.
  9. Correspondent, Bulawayo (October 2, 2018). "Southern Africa: New Ndebele King Installed As Family Defies High Court". allAfrica.com.
  10. https://www.zimeye.net/2018/10/01/mthwakazi-republic-party-congratulates-prince-bulelani-lobengula-khumalo-on-being-crowned-ndebele-king/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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