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uDlamini ayisosiduko qha kodwa sisizwe kuba zinintsi izindlu eziphuma kulomzi mkhulu kaDlamini. Ithi imbali ebhaliwezo nebaliswayo uNdlovu nguyise kaDlamini. UNdlovu lo naye unezindlu ezinintsi eg Malunga, Mntungwa, Gengesi, Gasela nezinye ke. Ke ngoko abalahlekanga abantu bakwa Ndlovu xa bezibiza ngoDlamini kuba bayazalana.

by Somlibo

Began career as graduate trainee engineer earning R1,500 per month, rose through ranks at Anglo American Platinum. Led Thungela following its demerger from Anglo American in 2021. Under his leadership, company grew from R3 billion market cap to returning R22 billion to shareholders in four years. Earned R59.79 million in 2024. Born to peasant farming parents in rural Zimbabwe, holds degree in metallurgical engineering from University of Zimbabwe. His descendants would go on to establish royal houses across Southern Africa, including the reigning monarchy of Eswatini. His reign saw significant challenges as much Swazi land was lost to Boer concessionaires. He was given the title Dlamini IV upon ascending the throne, chosen by Sisile Khumalo, the late king’s mother, to take the kingship. They conquered and incorporated many earlier inhabitants, eventually ruling over all of present-day Eswatini. The House of Dlamini continues to serve as Eswatini’s reigning royal family to this day. 1950-2021)
King of the Nhlangwini people who sought recognition as an independent kingdom within KwaZulu-Natal. Despite his claims being rejected by the Nhlapo Commission in 2009, he maintained his status as king until his death. His son Nqalabutho kaMelizwe Dlamini succeeded him and continues his father’s legacy, receiving a certificate of recognition from the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa in 2024. He continues to seek full constitutional recognition of his kingdom, maintaining that the Nhlangwini have never bowed to the Zulu king and have no historical relationship with the Zulu monarchy. His cause represents one of several KZN tribes seeking recognition as independent kingdoms.