JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late King Makhosonke II will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1, with military honours.
Enock Makhosoke Mabhena, the monarch of the amaNdebele akwaManala, died earlier this week.
King Makhosoke II died at the age of 65 on Tuesday, after 40 years on the throne.
He will be laid to rest on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
The funeral will take place at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga.
"The proceedings will include ceremonial elements provided by the South African National Defence Force," the Presidency said in a statement.
"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.
"President Ramaphosa has directed that the National Flag be flown at half-mast from tomorrow, Saturday, 13 June 2026, to Sunday evening, 14 June."