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Platinum mining, evident from the trail of dust in the distance, could be a source of income for residents, one which Bapedi royals want to explore from Thulare III’s seat in Mohlaletse village. (Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media)
BAPEDI KINGSHIP

Bapedi peace bid on shaky ground

The king designate wants reconciliation to rebuild the nation but his opponents are not bending

  • Lucas Ledwaba
6 min read
Calm has been called for in the BaPedi nation after the death of King Thulare Thulare III, who had waged a long and fractious family battle for the kingship. (Robert Tshabala/Financial Mail/Gallo)
BAPEDI KINGSHIP

Royal battle looms as Bapedi go to court again

The winner of the lineage dispute gains control of mineral-rich land, but while the fight rages only mining companies profit

  • Lucas Ledwaba
6 min read
King Victor Thulare of the Bapedi Nation at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Robert TshabalalaFinancial Mail/Gallo
BAPEDI KINGSHIP

A political heavyweight, JSE listed companies, mineral rights and a bitter drawn-out kingship battle

Who had the authority to give Mathews Phosa’s company mining rights?

  • Athandiwe Saba
6 min read