KINGS & SUCCESSION
A Lineage Carried Through Generations
The Mandlangampisi Royal Lineage is preserved through a succession of leaders and royal houses whose history stretches across generations.
The recorded line of succession connects Hlomendlini, Mabuza, Joconia and the present ruling house of Jabulani Ndabazezwe I.
Each generation forms part of a larger history of leadership, family, migration and the preservation of royal heritage.
From Hlomendlini to the Present
Hlomendlini
1860 – ?
Mabuza
Died 1955
Joconia
1955 – 2003
Jabulani
2003 – Present
Hlomendlini
Hlomendlini stands as a central figure in the history of the Mandlangampisi Royal Lineage.
He was the son born following the historic defence of the cave by his mother. His name, Hlomendlini, was given in remembrance of the action that took place at the corner of the cave.
Hlomendlini later travelled with Mandlangampisi's warriors to Zululand and returned home after the death of his father.
His reign represents an important transition between the earlier history of Mandlangampisi and the royal generations that followed.
Mabuza
Hlomendlini had two sons, Mloyiloyi and Mabuza. Mloyiloyi was the elder son from the big house.
Mloyiloyi was associated with Dinkersdroop, also known as Daggakraal, while Mabuza was associated with Wakkerstroom.
Following the passing of Mloyiloyi, Mabuza continued the royal leadership.
Mabuza later appointed Joconia, connecting the lineage to the following generation.
Preserving the Memory of the Kings
Joconia
Joconia, also identified in the historical account as was appointed by Mabuza.
Joconia had two sons, Sipho and Jabulani.
His son Jabulani became known as Ndabazezwe and continued the royal lineage into the present generation.
Jabulani Ndabazezwe I
2003 – Present
Jabulani Ndabazezwe I is identified in the supplied royal lineage as the current ruling king of the Mandlangampisi Royal Lineage.
His reign represents the continuation of a lineage carried through generations, connecting the present royal house with the history of Hlomendlini, Mandlangampisi and the ancestors who came before them.
The Royal Line
The following succession is based on the lineage information provided by the royal family.
Hlomendlini
1860 – ?
Mabuza
Died 1955
Joconia
1955 – 2003
Jabulani Ndabazezwe I
2003 – Present · Current Reigning King