Dontsa – oNoDlidlu, oNoDlabathi, oSwahla, oMntungwa uNduku Mkhonto, uShembe, bath’ uDontsa akananyongo kant’ abay’bon’ uba igqunywe ngesbhadlalala so mhlehlo !
His reign established the royal lineage that would continue for over 700 years. The Hlubi are a Bantu ethnic group predominantly found in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. His leadership maintained the sovereignty and identity of the AmaHlubi people in the face of regional upheaval. His reign saw significant challenges as the Hlubi people were caught up in the expansion of the Zulu empire. Born as Dlomo II and later known as Mthethwa, he was commonly called Langalibalele I. His defiance of colonial authority in Natal led to his trial and exile, becoming a symbol of African resistance to colonial rule. Son of Tatazela kaSiyephu. He was crowned in September 1976 and is the current reigning King of the Hlubi people. Married to Queen Phumaphi Dlamini Hadebe with issue: Prince Bhekamahlubi Hadebe, Prince Mandlenkosi Hadebe, Princess Zibuyile Zamahlubi Hadebe, and Prince Sondezi Hadebe. The Hlubi people continue to seek official recognition of their kingship and nation by the South African government.