Battle over Vhavenda kingship continues

The court battle over the Vhavenda kingship resumed in the Polokwane High Court Limpopo on Monday. Princess Masindi Mphephu is fighting to succeed her late father, Dimbanyika Mphephu who died in a car crash in 1997.

The throne became vacant after Masindi Mphephu successfully challenged her uncle, Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana, in the Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court ruling of November 2021 ordered the royal family to appoint another heir.

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The Kingship dispute is being heard before Judge President of the High Court in Limpopo, Judge George Phathudi, Judge Gerrit Muller and Judge Thogomelani Tshidada. The court matter has been set for a week.

COURT BATTLE FOR THE VHAVENDA KINGSHIP CONTINUES AT THE POLOKWANE HIGH COURT

Princess Masindi Mphephu Ramabulana told the court that the leadership dispute has made her to be brave enough to take over the crown. She was cross-examined by her lawyer, Allan Dodson.

The matter has been adjourned to Tuesday for further hearing. Masindi says she has also learnt a lot throughout the dispute. 

“Yes, over the course of the years or in this case I have grown,” she told the court.

“I have become stronger and I have learned to engage different people. I  have also learned to seek help and seek advice from different people.”

Both Princess Masindi Mphephu-Ramabulana and Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana are expected to testify this week.