Seat Of Power

Cousins Mulalo and Azwindini get into the boxing ring to fight for the right to sit on Thathe’s throne.

- Emile Butler- O'brien

The gloves come off as cousins Azwindini and Mulalo (Gabriel Temudzani and Sydney Ramakuela) brawl for the chieftaincy. Gizara (David Sebe) has been acting custodian on the throne since January this year when Azwindini was removed after it was revealed that he wasn’t of pure blood. “It’s been a tough time for Azwindini. But the royal family stand by their principles – only a pure blood may be seated on the throne,” says Gabriel. Mulalo has wanted to be chief for years but Azwindini had the backing of Thathe in that time,” explains Sydney. However, a message from the ancestors is about to decide their fates.

ANCIENT VOICES

Mulalo asks a sangoma to explain what the ancestors want and the answer is clear: him on the throne. “Mulalo has a renewed energy to go toe to toe with his cousin Azwindini, who also wants the throne.” The royal family is split by their personal sangoma