Disputes Over Venda Traditional Leadership A Normal Thing

Disputes over traditional leadership or muvhango is a normal practice in the Venda culture. Former Vhavenda King, Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana said this during cross-examination in the legal battle over the throne in the Polokwane High Court, Limpopo.

He was cross-examined by Princess Masindi Mphephus lawyer, Allan Dodson.

The VhaVenda throne became vacant after Princess Masindi successfully challenged her uncle, Prince Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana in the Constitutional Court.

Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, who was on the throne for more than two decades before he was removed by the court, took the stand for the second day. He was asked questions about requirements of succession by Advocate Dodson.

During cross-examination, Dodson told Prince Mphephu Ramabulana that some members of the Mphephu Ramabulana royal family dont agree with discrimination on the basis of gender.