On Friday November 29th, South Africans and the Xhosa nation gathered together to publicly send off Xhosa's king His Majesty Zwelonke Sigcau at the Nqadu Royal Palace outside Idutywa in the Eastern Cape.

Senior Government official including two South African Head of States current President  Cyril Ramaphosa and former President Thabo Mbeki were in attendance. President Ramaphosa gave an eulogy on behalf of the nation, while former President Thabo Mbeki in his capacity as community leader, tribute the late king and his wonderful works as a keeper of peace.

Royals from across the nations and neighbouring countries were in attendance with a few giving tribute on behalf of their royal houses. Here are a few royals who were attending:

1. Tributes on behalf of the AmaRharhabe from spokesperson Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe. Rharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile was also in attendance.
2. On behalf of AmaNdebele, His Majesty King Makhosonke Mabhena gave a tribute. His Majesty attended with Her Majesty Indlovukazi Sekhothali Mabhena.
3. Representing the Kingdom of Lesotho was HRH Morena(prince in Sotho) Masupha Seeiso
4. From the AmaThembu royal family was Nkosi Ngangomhlaba Matanzima
5. From the Xhosa Royal House was Nkosi Ngubelizwe Sigcaw
6. All Eastern Cape Kings