Zwelonke Sigcawu

Zwelonke Sigcawu
King of the Xhosas (Gcaleka & Rharhabe)
Reign 1 January 2006 – present
Coronation 15 May 2015
Predecessor King Xolilizwe Mzikayise Sigcawu
Born (1968-04-04) April 4, 1968
Nqadu Great Palace, Willowvale
Full name
Zwelonke Calvin Mpendulo Sigcawu
House House of Phalo
Father Xolilizwe Mzikayise Sigcawu
Mother Queen Nozamile Sigcawu

Zwelonke Sigcawu (1968 - ) is the 12th and current King of the amaXhosa nation[1] from 1 January 2006. Zwelonke was born as Mpendulo Sigcawu to Xolilizwe Mzikayise Sigcawu and Queen Nozamile.

Regnal titles
Preceded by
Xolilizwe Mzikayise Sigcawu
King of the Xhosa Nation
2006–present
Incumbent

References

  1. Phaliso, Sandiso (21 October 2009). "Royal spat over claims to Xhosa kingship". City Press. Retrieved 7 November 2010.


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