'May God bless Israel,' South African princess says at end of weeklong visit
At a time when official relations between Jerusalem and Pretoria remain deeply strained, a royal delegation from South Africa came to Israel for a weeklong visit that ended on Thursday with a very different message: one of love, dialogue and “building bridges” between the two peoples.The 12-member delegation was composed of Queen Sinokuhle Matiwane of the AmaMpondomise Kingdom; eight princesses, including Princess Lerato Mabalane of Baphiring ba Mabalane in North West Province and Princess Esihle Ntola of the AmaNtshangase Kingdom; and two princes, including Prince Litha Dalindyebo of the AbaThembu Kingdom in the Eastern Cape.Princess Fundiswa Zote, who also represented the AbaThembu Kingdom, said before departing that although King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo had come to Israel in December 2025, this visit by a group of mostly female traditional leaders representing various South African kingdoms was “awesome,” even during what she referred to as “this hard, hard, hard period” in the country.“It’s…
A 12-member South African royal delegation, including queens, princesses, and princes from various kingdoms, concluded a weeklong visit to Israel focused on fostering dialogue and "building bridges" between the two peoples. Despite strained official government relations, the delegation aimed to strengthen diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties through Israeli innovation, technology, and water solutions. Princess Fundiswa Zote of the AbaThembu Kingdom stated, "May God bless Israel and keep Israel in perfect peace. We love you." The visit, hosted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, included tours of Christian holy sites, the City of David, the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, and Hadassah Medical Center, with a particular focus on addressing water scarcity in South African communities using Israeli technology. This visit follows previous engagements between Israel and South African traditional leaders, who hold significant cultural influence.
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