King Mayitjha III of the Ndebele nation died on Thursday night, South African Broadcasting Corporation radio news reported early on Friday.
The Nzunza/Mabhoko royal house spokesperson, Chief John Mahlangu, said the king had attended the Nhlapo Commission on traditional leadership in KwaMhlanga earlier in the day.
King Mayitjha and King Makhosoke II agreed at the commission that the Ndebele nation should have only one king.
A decision on the matter was however not taken and was postponed until after further discussions. – Sapa