A celebration to mark the official recognition of the Modjadji Queenship is under way at Mokwakwaila stadium in the Bolobedu area of Limpopo.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, former President Jacob Zuma, government officials and guests from outside the country, are among those in attendance.
Ramaphosa is expected to give the keynote address.
The Queenship was restored in 2016 after the apartheid government relegated it to chieftaincy status in 1972.
These community members have expressed their happiness.
“We are so glad that for the very first time in the history of South Africa our queen will get that status.”
“It’s a real prestige, it’s an indication that our country, our democratically elected government can listen and hear, the plea of the people, we are so humbled.”
“We are all proud of our rain queen, the only rain queen in the country, and in the world if possible.”
-Community members.
“I want you to develop an avid love for reading and broaden your horizons as far as possible…” President @CyrilRamaphosa to Queen Modjadji VII at their meeting earlier this morning. The 13 year old Rain Queen Designate will be coronated when she turns 18. pic.twitter.com/fw5aKPWVca
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) April 7, 2018
Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Zweli Mkhize interacted with Queen Modjadji VII – the 13-year-old Rain Queen Designate will take over the reigns when she turns 18! #Balobedu #Mokwakwaila pic.twitter.com/JNiBsUYDb5
— NationalCoGTA (@NationalCoGTA) April 7, 2018
