Tributes are pouring in for the late LoMshiyo Traditional Council Inkhosi Tikhontele Solomon Dlamini. The Chairperson of the Mpumalanga Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (MPHTKL), Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena expressed his profound and sincere condolences to the LoMshiyo Traditional Council on the passing of Inkhosi Dlamini.
Information received by the Chairperson indicate that Inkhosi Dlamini passed on Saturday, 27 December 2025. Inkhosi Dlamini was one of the most senior Amakhosi in the Province as he ascended to the LoMshiyo throne in 1973. Due to his long service, Inkhosi Dlamini had a wealth of information and knowledge of the institution of traditional leadership and the history and culture of emaSwati which he was always available to share with the current generation of Amakhosi.
The Executive Committee of the MPHTKL will visit the Inkhosi Dlamini family to pay their homage.
The visit is scheduled as follows:
Date: 31 December 2025
Time: 11h00 am
Venue: LoMshiyo Traditional Council (Louivile)
Members of the media are invited to the visit. Kindly liaise with Mr. Vusi Ndlovu 072 353 3852.
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